1. A temporary
appointment must not exceed 6 months in any 12-month period unless the
appointment is authorized:
(a) As a
replacement for an employee who is:
(1)
Receiving benefits for temporary total disability pursuant to chapters 616A to
616D, inclusive, or 617 of NRS; or
(2) On a leave of absence for active military
service pursuant to NRS 281.145.
(b) To allow an employee to
perform duties below the journey level while he or she is studying or training
for advancement to an entry level professional class.
The appointing authority shall indicate the probable duration
of employment on its request for certification. Upon receipt of this request,
the Division of Human Resource Management will certify the names of eligible
persons from the appropriate eligible list who have noted that they will accept
employment for the duration of the employment indicated.
2. Service under a temporary
appointment immediately preceding appointment to a permanent position must be
credited towards annual leave and merit pay increases. Sick leave may be earned
for each month of service pursuant to
NRS
284.355.
3. A special temporary appointment to a
position within the Nevada System of Higher Education may not be used to fill
regularly budgeted positions. Such appointments may be made without regard to
the rules on certification or appointment and may be made on forms and under
procedures prescribed by the Nevada System of Higher Education and approved by
the Division of Human Resource Management. Time served under a special
temporary appointment pursuant to this subsection may be credited towards
annual leave, sick leave or merit pay increases if the temporary appointment is
immediately followed by a probationary or a permanent appointment.
