(A) Promotional opportunities may involve managers interviewing qualified candidates using objective criteria or, where appropriate, without interviews, in recognition of career advancement to the next highest rank within the job class and/or occupational category (i.e., direct lateral progressive promotions) or, in the case of lateral transfers, to the same job classification and grade within the department or another department. The department head shall select the most qualified applicant for consideration for promotion or lateral transfer using the criteria outlined above, and shall submit supporting documentation to the Chief Human Resources Officer and the Senior Director of EEO and Diversity Initiatives, or their equivalent, for review to affirm that the promotion or lateral transfer was made consistent with the policy and procedures. All promotions and lateral transfers must be approved by the Executive Director, or his or her designee. Employees who are candidates for promotion must meet all minimum qualifications outlined in the job description of the higher classification or, in the case of lateral transfers, of the same classification. The EEO Department shall keep and make available to executive management statistical data of promotions and lateral transfers based on protected class.
(B) Promoted and laterally transferred employees will be subject to a 90-day probation period.
(Ord. NIRC 15-01, passed 10-15-2015)