Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 602a.36 - Emergency appointments(a)Generally. Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter related to examinations and the certification and appointment of eligibles, to prevent serious impairment of the public business during an emergency, and when time does not permit securing authorization from the Office of Administration for the appointment of a certified eligible, an appointing authority may appoint a qualified applicant during the emergency for an initial period not exceeding 30 business days.(b)Status of emergency employees. An emergency employee shall hold the same status as a probationary employee for the duration of the emergency appointment. Conversion of an emergency appointment to a permanent appointment shall require regular certification and appointment procedures.(c)Report to Office of Administration. An appointing authority shall report to the Office of Administration an emergency appointment within 5 business days of the emergency appointment and shall include an explanation of the emergency circumstances necessitating the emergency appointment. If the Office of Administration determines that the emergency appointment does not conform with the act or this section, the Office of Administration may take appropriate corrective action, including requiring the appointing authority to separate the emergency employee.(d)Extension. The Office of Administration, upon the request and submission of justification by an appointing authority, may permit the appointing authority to extend the emergency appointment for up to an additional 30 business days.