Common use of Former Classification Clause in Contracts

Former Classification. In the event there are no vacant codes in the same classification in any department/agency, an employee will be offered a vacant position in any classification at the same or lower level in which permanent status had formerly been held, first in the affected department/agency and then County-wide. The employee will not be allowed to transfer to a vacancy that requires skills, as defined in Section 4.8(b), not possessed by that employee.

Former Classification. In the event there are no vacant codes in the same classification in any department/agency, an employee will be offered a vacant position in any classification at the same or lower level in which permanent status had formerly been held, first in the affected department/agency and then County-wide. The employee will not be allowed to transfer to a vacancy that requires skills, an MSW or skills as defined in Section 4.8(b), 5.4 5.5 of the Master Agreement (Order of Layoff) not possessed by that employee.