§ 114-86. Extension of classified status.

(a)

This section shall constitute an orderly procedure for extending classified status to regular unclassified employees.

(b)

In order to acquire the protection, rights and privileges, as provided within the classified service, an unclassified employee transferred to a position in the classified service must be certified. Such status shall be obtained by such employee in the following manner:

(1)

An employee with 90 days or more of service, prior to classified service coverage, must be recommended for retention by the appointing authority on the basis that such employee has satisfactorily performed the duties of the position for a period of not less than 90 days prior to the effective date of the classified service coverage and must either possess the minimum qualifications of the position occupied or pass the appropriate qualifying examination for the position occupied.

(2)

An employee with less than 90 days of service prior to classified service coverage must compete for the position presently occupied by such employee through an appropriate examination on an open-competitive basis.

(Ord. No. 2007-22(06-O-2700), § 1, 3-27-07)