(a) If any abolished position is recreated or reestablished within one (1) year, then any former classified civil service employee who was deprived of his position shall be restored to the position he formerly held or occupied in the order of his seniority as provided in section 21-11(b), if he shall elect to do so.
(b) The director shall simultaneously advise any such employee at his last-known address and advertise pursuant to KRS chapter 424 that the position has been recreated or reestablished.
(c) All classified civil service employees who are recalled must report within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of recall. Employees who fail to report within the prescribed time limits will be considered to have declined reemployment.
(d) Probationary employees who are recalled must complete their remaining time in probationary status before they can be permanently appointed. Time spent in layoff status will not be counted toward the required probationary period.
(e) Prior service time shall be counted for purposes of determining a recalled employee's seniority as well as entitlement to vacation leave, sick leave and, for employees hired before June 24, 1996, longevity pay.
(Ord. No. 139-78, § 1(21-21), 6-29-78)