Common use of Permanent Vacancies Clause in Contracts

Permanent Vacancies. (1) Where a permanent vacancy exists, or where a temporary appointment is expected to be more than (12) months in duration, the College shall establish a Selection Advisory Committee in accordance with this article. This includes vacancies previously filled on a temporary basis, whether or not a Selection Advisory Committee participated in the filling of such a vacancy. (2) Realignment of duties does not create a vacancy. This includes situations where administrative positions are reclassified. (3) The College cannot assign an employee to a vacant administrative position where this position is identified by a wholly new or substantively different job description, without filling the vacancy in accordance with these procedures. (4) Any dispute arising under this section shall be referred to the LMRC. Where the LMRC cannot resolve this issue, the matter will be referred to the College President for final resolution. The President will provide written reasons to the LMRC for his/her decision.

Permanent Vacancies. (1i) Where a permanent vacancy exists, or where a temporary appointment is expected to be more than (12) months in duration, the College shall establish a Selection Advisory Committee in accordance with this article. This includes vacancies previously filled on a temporary basis, whether or not a Selection Advisory Committee participated in the filling of such a vacancy. (2ii) Realignment of duties does not create a vacancy. This includes situations where administrative positions are reclassified. (3iii) The College cannot assign an employee to a vacant administrative position where this position is identified by a wholly new or substantively different job description, without filling the vacancy in accordance with these procedures. (4iv) Any dispute arising under this section shall be referred to the LMRC. Where the LMRC cannot resolve this issue, the matter will be referred to the College President for final resolution. The President will provide written reasons to the LMRC for his/her decision.