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level to ensure that CSEA is advised of the existence of such temporary

vacancies, the particular reasons therefore, and the expected duration of

each such temporary vacancy.
(b) An employee in this Unit who wishes to be considered for a job

vacancy announced in accordance with provisions of this section may
apply for such vacancy within 10 calendar days following the

announcement. An employee shall include in such application their date of
initial appointment to State service which, for purposes of this Article, shall

serve as their seniority date. From among the employees who apply, the
institution or facility shall select those to be interviewed. In the

consideration of employees for transfer or reassignment to a job vacancy
as provided for herein, seniority shall be a factor, where there is no

distinction between employees with respect to factors relevant to the ability
of the employees to perform the required duties and responsibilities

satisfactorily.
(c) An employee who applies for a job vacancy in accordance with the

provisions of this section but is not selected to fill the vacancy, shall be
notified in writing of the fact of non-selection. If the employee was

interviewed, upon request, such employee shall be entitled to a meeting to
discuss the reasons for non-selection.

§45.3 Civil Service examination and job vacancy announcements which
are posted pursuant to provisions of this Article shall be sent to the local

CSEA president at the time they are posted.
§45.4 Nothing contained in this Article shall limit appointing authorities

from providing for more extensive distribution or posting of Civil Service

examination or job vacancy announcements than provided for herein.
§45.5 The procedures of this Article shall be subject to Article 34,
Grievance and Arbitration; provided, however, an institution or facility or

other appropriate appointing authority shall not be required to affect or

invalidate any appointment made which conforms to Civil Service Law,
Rules and Regulations.

§45.6 This Article shall be construed consistent with and without
limitation to the free exercise by the State of its rights set forth in Article

5, Management Rights.

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