Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 280.1 - Written Justification for Limited-Term Appointments

(a) Except for job examination appointments made by way of a limited-term appointment pursuant to section 547.58, Article 28 (Limited Examination and Appointment Program), whenever an agency makes a limited-term appointment the agency shall document, with specificity and factual information, the reasons why the appointment satisfies the requirement that limited-term appointments shall be used only for temporary staffing needs. If the limited-term appointment may convert to a permanent appointment, the written justification shall also explain the reasons why the appointment may convert to a permanent appointment.

(b) The written justification shall be signed by a person who is authorized by the agency to do so and who signs based on his or her personal knowledge, information, or belief that the written justification correctly reflects the reasons for the limited-term and, if applicable, the reasons the appointment may convert to a permanent appointment. The date of signing, the representative's name, title, address, e-mail address, and telephone number shall be included and legible. Handwritten, electronic, or digital signatures are acceptable.

(c) The agency shall maintain the written justification in accordance with the record retention requirements of section 26. The retention period begins on the date the job vacancy announcement is first posted online.

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Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 280.1

1. New section filed 3-4-2020; operative 7-1-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 18211. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code sections 18211 and 18213 (Register 2020, No. 10).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 18502 and 19083, Government Code. Reference: Sections 19080.3 and 19083, Government Code.

1. New section filed 3-4-2020; operative 7/1/2020 pursuant to Government Code section 18211. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code sections 18211 and 18213 (Register 2020, No. 10).