If the President. Chancellor of the University or his designee appoints or assigns a member to a temporarily vacated position or to another position while simultaneously covering his own duties, such appointment or assignment shall be made in advance in writing. Members not receiving advance written notice are not expected to assume additional duties. The following salary adjustment shall be made for the duration of the appointment or assignment. When such appointments or assignments exceed thirty (30) calendar days, the salary shall be at the beginning step of the higher rank (if applicable) or increased by 7.5 percent (7.5%), whichever is greater, commencing on the thirty–first (31st) day of the appointment or assignment and shall be retroactive to the first day of such temporary appointment or assignment. On the anniversary date of such temporary appointment or assignment, the member shall have his temporary salary increased by an additional 5 percent (5%). No appointment or temporary assignment under this Article shall exceed two (2) years in duration, nor be followed by a succeeding temporary appointment until at least six (6) months have passed. This article shall not be applicable as stated for situations where a member of the bargaining unit is required to cover the duties of a position at a lower rank that exists within the scope of a member’s department. Such assignments will not exceed one year in duration but may be extended by mutual agreement. Service in a higher rank under this Article shall not constitute permanent status in such rank.
