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Chapter 3 – Personnel, Training, and Employee Relations

Article 6 – Appointments

Revised January 17, 2000

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31060.6.3.2 Short Duration Work

  • A short duration work situation is one which:

    • Because of its unusual urgency, nature, volume, location(s), duration, or other special characteristics is distinct from the range of work normally performed by regular staff.

    • Is not expected to be performed within the department for more that 30 working days within any 12-month period.

  • Short duration work assignments shall not be extended nor shall they be consecutive. Appointments may be converted to acting assignments when circumstances warrant.

  • Positions that are readily filled by the regular civil service process or for routine needs (i.e., vacation relief) shall not be filled by short duration appointments.