Short-Term Nonpermanent Appointments. A. Positions, which are established for periods of ninety (90) calendar days or less in any twelve (12) month period, may be filled through the use of short-term nonpermanent appointments. The Director of the Division of Personnel may authorize such appointments to be made without recruitment or examination. The Employer and Union agree that all determinations concerning the terms and conditions of short-term nonpermanent employment shall be made independently by the Employer, except as specifically provided in this or other Articles.