Provisional and Temporary Appointments

Section 1. Provisional Appointments.

Provisional appointments may be made in accordance with Article VI, Section 6.6-2 of the Charter. The provisional appointment will terminate at the expiration of the period provided in Article VI, Section 6-6.2 of the Charter. (Amended 7/11/06 and 8/21/07)

Section 2. Temporary Appointments.

Temporary appointments may be made in accordance with Article VI, Section 6.6-3 of the Charter, provided that any non-eligible person so appointed must possess the minimum qualifications required for the position as described and set forth in the classification plan.

Section 3. Privileges.

A provisional or temporary appointment will not confer upon the appointee any privileges of promotion, transfer or reinstatement to any other position in the service.

Section 4. Temporary Appointment Made Regular.

Any person who has been appointed temporarily from the appropriate eligible list, and who at the time of the appointment was one of the top five eligible applicants willing to accept the appointment under the conditions stated, may, in case the position is made regular, be regularly appointed in the position. This appointment is authorized regardless of the number of higher eligible applicants willing to accept regular appointment. (Amended 7/11/06 and 8/21/07)

Section 5. Reappointment to Temporary Employment.

Any person who has been appointed to a temporary position from an eligible list, being one of the five persons highest on the list willing to accept appointment at this time, may be reappointed to another temporary position, provided such reappointment is requested by the Department Head and approved by the City Manager. (Amended 7/11/06 and 8/21/07)

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