Section 7-208 - Categorization of candidates.
§ 7-208. Categorization of candidates.
(a) In general.- The appointing authority shall:
(1) based on appropriate standards, place the candidates within the following categories:
(i) best qualified;
(ii) better qualified;
(iii) qualified;
(iv) unsatisfactory;
(v) certified by the Division of Rehabilitation Services;
(vi) eligible for reinstatement after layoff or after a separation under § 11-302 of this article;
(vii) eligible for reinstatement; or
(viii) eligible for transfer; and
(2) place the candidates on a list of eligible candidates by category in random order within the category except for candidates eligible for reinstatement after layoff or separation under § 11-302 of this article who shall be placed in that category in seniority point order.
(b) Notice of candidate standing.- On request, an appointing authority shall notify eligible candidates of their relative standing on the list of eligible candidates.
(c) Filing and distribution of list of candidates.-
(1) The appointing authority shall file the list of eligible candidates with the Department for use by other agencies requesting it; or
(2) if the Department develops a list of eligible candidates, the Department shall send the list to the appropriate appointing authorities, on request, in accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary.
[1996, ch. 347, § 1; 1997, ch. 20, § 2.]