Common use of Recruitment Selection and Promotion Clause in Contracts

Recruitment Selection and Promotion. The following procedures will be followed in the posting and filling of vacant or newly created positions. The purpose of this system is to inform employees of vacancies and newly created positions and to afford employees, who are interested and feel they qualify an equal opportunity to apply for the vacant or newly created position. Section 1. Whenever a vacancy or newly created position occurs within the bargaining unit, the Employer will prepare a job notice and post the position externally and internally for at least seven calendar days, with email notice given to bargaining unit members. Members who apply for the position will be hired over external candidates where qualifications for the position are substantially Section 2. Qualifications, capabilities and seniority shall be the controlling factors in filling new or vacant positions within the bargaining unit. Section 3. Members in the bargaining units who are unsuccessful applicants shall be so notified upon completion of the selection process. When a bargaining unit employee who has applied for an open position is not selected, s/he shall be entitled, upon request, to an explanation of the reasons why s/he was not selected.