Common use of Method of Making Appointments Clause in Contracts

Method of Making Appointments. (a) In making staff changes, transfers, or promotions, appointment shall be made of the applicant with the greatest seniority, and having the required qualifications. Both parties recognize the principle of promotion within the service of the Employer and that job opportunity should increase in proportion to length of service. The National Officers shall select the successful applicant and shall inform the unsuccessful applicant(s) in writing, setting out the basis for being denied the position. When the successful applicant is an internal applicant, the appointment shall be made within thirty (30) days of the closing of the posting. Where the Employer finds that it is not possible to make the appointment within thirty (30) days, they will consult with the Union. Provided, however, the parties agree that promotion/appointments to positions of Executive Assistant to a National Officer (which positions fall within the CEU unit) shall be governed by the Article in the CUPE/CEU Collective Agreement covering promotions. It is understood that, with respect to positions covered by the CSU Collective Agreement, members of this bargaining unit shall be subject to the provisions of Article