Rule VI - Promotion

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PROMOTION

RULE VI, Section 1

LINES OF PROMOTION

Lines of promotion shall be from a lower to a higher paid classification. All vacancies should be filled wherever possible by promotion from lower paid positions in the classification series, or a promotional examination may be held open to all qualified county employees.

RULE VI, Section 2

PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS

The rules governing promotion examinations shall be the same as for original entrance examinations except as hereinafter provided. Should not more than one qualified applicant register or should all candidates fail to pass, an original entrance examination may be held. The subjects and respective weights thereof in all promotion examinations for classifications in the classified service shall be determined by the Director of Human Resources. In conducting promotional examinations, the appointing authority shall not be an examiner during the oral interview.

RULE VI, Section 3

ELIGIBILITY

No person shall be eligible for promotion examination to fill a vacancy unless such person is serving by actual employment, in the county service at the time of such examination, or is on leave of absence therefrom, or is eligible for reinstatement thereto.

RULE VI, Section 4

SENIORITY IN PROMOTION

The weight given to seniority in any promotion examination shall in no case exceed one-tenth of the total weights of all subjects, but in any event shall not be less than the weight given to efficiency as provided by Section 5 of this rule. The marking to be entered for a candidate for 'Seniority' in a promotion examination shall be obtained by adding to a marking of 70 as follows:

3 points for each year of the first five years of service of such candidate;

1-1/2 points for each year of the next five years of service of such candidate;

½ point for each additional year of service of such candidate not in excess of five years. ⁽¹⁵⁾