(A) When a vacancy occurs in a position above the entrance level, consideration shall be given to promotion of present employees. However, if the County Judge/Executive deems that the best interests of the county necessitate the appointment of an applicant not currently employed by the county, the position may be filled by appointment of a person from outside the government.
(B) An employee occupying a regular position may be promoted from one position to a higher position only if he or she possesses the minimum qualifications for the higher position and if the position is vacant.
(Order 10, passed 5-27-1998)