(1) Except as herein otherwise provided, every permanent appointment from an open competitive list and every original permanent appointment to the noncompetitive, exempt or labor class shall be subject to a probationary term of not less than 26 nor more than 52 weeks.
The probationary period for competitive employees is 26 weeks, except for some traineeships, where it runs the length of the training period. The probationary period for labor and non-competitive positions in the county is usually for a period of one year.
A probationary period, or introductory period, lasts an average of three months for most businesses. They can, however, last anywhere from one month to six months, depending on your company's needs and the specific role.
The rule of three states that an appointing authority may choose to appoint any one of the three highest-scoring candidates who are willing to accept the appointment. To fully understand the "rule of three", it is necessary to understand Zone Scoring.
An eligible list adopted under the Rule of Three Scores shall in all cases be exhausted when eligibles standing at fewer than three (3) scores are available. Use of the eligible list when there is fewer than the minimum certification available shall be at the discretion of the appointing officer.
Generally speaking, in matters of removal or discipline, Section 75 provides basic disciplinary protections to certain classes of public employees where there is no contractual disciplinary provision.
Performance agreements define executive accountability for specific organizational goals, help executives align daily operations, and clarify how work unit activities contribute to the agency's goals and objectives.
Follow these steps to put an effective performance agreement in place for your staff: Start With Clear Expectations. Build in Milestones. Agree on the Terms. Schedule Accountability Meetings. Establish Outcome Results and Consequences. Sign and Date the Agreement.
Appointment from the eligible list must be made of one of the top three candidates on the list willing to accept a position at a specific time and location. This is frequently referred to as the "Rule of Three".