Common use of Application for Vacancy Clause in Contracts

Application for Vacancy. Any APA/Clerk may apply for such vacancy. In filling such vacancy, the BOARD agrees to give equal weight to judgments concerning each applicant’s 1) merit (factors such as, but not limited to, background, punctuality, stamina, efficiency, adeptness, etc.), 2) skills, ability to perform duties and possess skills and/or experience listed in the job description, 3) compatibility and 4) classification seniority. The BOARD declares its support of a policy of promotion from within APA/Clerk staff, including promotion to supervisory and executive levels. In the event an APA/Clerk applies for a vacancy and is not given the assignment, the BOARD agrees to provide the APA/Clerk, upon request, the reason or reasons for such refusal in writing.