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Veterans Preference in Hiring
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See accompanying model documents below.
This content conveys general information. Do not use it as a substitute for legal advice. Any attorney general opinions cited are available from the League’s Research staff.
Learn about the state law requiring cities to award preference to veterans for most open, competitive employment positions, including promotions. Understand the preference system and how to apply it in your city’s hiring process.
Use these model documents with the discussion on “Veterans’ Preference in Hiring”:
- Employment Application, LMC model form (doc)
- Training and Experience Rating Sheets, LMC model forms (xls – compressed file with 8 worksheets. Will not download to some mobile devices.)
- Supplemental Applications, LMC model forms (doc – compressed file with 7 examples. Will not download to some mobile devices.)
- Job Applicant “No Hire / No Interview” Letter, LMC model form (doc)
