Arizona SB1665 mandates standardized hiring practices for state agencies, including a transparent grading system and appeal rights for candidates.

Arizona SB1665 introduces a standardized hiring process for state agencies, excluding the governor's office and appointed board members. The process includes a weighted grade based on experience, education, skills, and certifications, and an interview panel grade. These grades combine to form an overall grade for each candidate. The hiring process must be completed within ninety days. Candidates can appeal hiring decisions if they believe the process was not followed or if the process took longer than ninety days.

Arizona SB1665 mandates standardized hiring practices for state agencies, including a transparent grading system and appeal rights for candidates.

Arizona SB1665 introduces a standardized hiring process for state agencies, excluding the governor's office and appointed board members. The process includes a weighted grade based on experience, education, skills, and certifications, and an interview panel grade. These grades combine to form an overall grade for each candidate. The hiring process must be completed within ninety days. Candidates can appeal hiring decisions if they believe the process was not followed or if the process took longer than ninety days.