§ 85 Additional credit allowed veterans in competitive examinations; preference in retention upon abolition of positions
§ 85-A Additional credits allowed children and siblings of firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians and paramedics killed in…
§ 85-B Additional credits allowed children and siblings of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty
§ 85-C Additional credits allowed the children and siblings of emergency medical technicians and paramedics killed in the line of duty
§ 86 Transfer of veterans or exempt volunteer firefighters upon abolition of positions
§ 87 Prohibition against disqualification on account of age or disability
§ 88 Prohibition against discrimination against public employees serving in the armed forces
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Terms Used In New York Laws > Civil Service > Article 6 - Special Rights For Veterans and Exempt Volunteer Firefighters

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