Common use of Decentralising Departments Clause in Contracts

Decentralising Departments. (a) In the normal course, vacancies arising in Dublin will be offered in the first instance to Professional & Technical staff in decentralising Departments having regard to relevant skills and competencies and/or qualifications as appropriate to the position in which the vacancy arises. (b) If there is more than one volunteer for the position, the post will be offered to the most senior officer who volunteers having regard to relevant skills and competencies and/or qualifications. Seniority will be based on total service in the grade in the Civil Service. (c) If there are no volunteers for the post, LIFO will apply.

Decentralising Departments. (a) In the normal course, vacancies arising in Dublin will be offered in the first instance to Professional & and Technical staff in decentralising Departments having regard to relevant skills and competencies and/or qualifications as appropriate to the position in which the vacancy arises. (b) If there is more than one volunteer for the position, the post will be offered to the most senior officer who volunteers having regard to relevant skills and competencies and/or qualifications. Seniority will be based on total service in the grade in the Civil Service. (c) If there are no volunteers for the post, LIFO will apply.