Sequence and Priority in Selections. In selecting applicants for job vacancies the Employer shall make the selection in the following sequence:
(a) From employees with the prerequisite qualifications, skill, ability, and efficiency required to perform the job available;
(b) From other sources;
(c) Where two or more employees have the prerequisite qualifications, skill, ability and efficiency, then service seniority with the Employer shall be the determining factor in filling the job vacancy.
Sequence and Priority in Selections. In selecting applicants for vacant regular positions, transfers, promotions and temporary assignments of greater than three (3) months, the Employer shall make the selection in the following sequence: