Welcome to the website of the Career Service Hearing Office. The Hearing Office provides a fair and neutral hearing process for City employees in accordance with Career Service Rules. This site contains information about the jurisdiction of the Hearing Office, how to file an appeal, and how to find decisions issued by the Hearing Office interpreting the Career Service Rules. Read the Procedural Guide to find out how to file an appeal. Download the Hearing Office Appeal Form. Read the Career Service Rules. Search for Hearing Office Decisions by decision name, topic, or rule. Common Abbreviations used in decisions