243-C - Application period for civil service examinations for military personnel.

§ 243-c. Application   period   for  civil  service  examinations  for  military personnel.  Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter,  any  general  or  special  law,  rule or regulation to the contrary, a person  serving on active duty in the armed forces of the United  States  during  the  filing  period for a civil service examination, or a person who has  been discharged therefrom with other than a dishonorable discharge after  the filing period for a civil service examination has  commenced,  shall  be  permitted  to file an application for such examination no later than  ten business days prior to the scheduled date of such examination or the  last date to file for such  examination,  whichever  is  later,  and  if  qualified  shall  be  provided  with  an  opportunity to compete in such  examination under terms and conditions deemed appropriate by  the  state  department of civil service or municipal commission.