Permits municipalities, counties, school districts, and political subdivisions to withdraw from civil service.

This bill (A6048) allows municipalities, counties, school districts, and other local government entities in New Jersey to withdraw from the state's civil service system. It permits governing bodies to rescind civil service adoption via ordinance, resolution, or referendum, with rescission taking effect six months later. Existing employees hired before rescission retain civil service protections, while new hires after rescission lose eligibility. Entities cannot rejoin civil service for five years after withdrawal and may only readopt it once. The bill directly affects local governments and their workforce by altering employment protections.