45th Annual Civil Service Conference
We’re pleased to announce that the 45th Annual Civil Service Conference, hosted in partnership with Public Safety Testing, will take place on October 20 and 21, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.
This conference provides civil service commissioners, secretaries and examiners, other local human resources officials, and legal counsel with practical information on best practices and emerging issues.
Tuesday, October 20 – Day One
Public Safety Testing’s Annual Business Meeting
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Multiple speakers
Join fellow PST-partner agencies at our Annual Business Meeting — a collaborative space to connect, learn, and engage. We’ll explore applicant trends and dive into current topics in pre-employment and promotional testing, investigations, and Human Resources and Civil Service.
Basic Training for New Commissioners & Staff
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Steve DiJulio, Foster Garvey PC
Wednesday, October 21 – Day Two
Civil Service Conference Main Sessions
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Multiple speakers
Topics presented are below. Click on the presentation slides hyperlinks to download presentation slides from the conference.
Best Practices for Avoiding Discrimination and Harassment Claims with Diana Shukis
Fair Chance Act Update with Jared Van Kirk
AI Governance and Practical Considerations for Responsible AI Adoption with Katy Ruckle
Public Records Act and Investigations with Adrian Winder
Public Safety Testing Update & Current Issues with Jon Walters
Fourth Edition of the Model Rules with Steve DiJulio
Foster Garvey’s Annual Legal Update with William Kenick and Kelly Woodward
About the Conference. For more than four decades, the Civil Service Conference has provided civil service commissioners, secretaries and examiners, other local human resources officials, and legal counsel with practical information on best practices and emerging issues.
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