SECTION .0300 ‑ PROMOTION

25 NCAC 01D .0301         PROMOTION

(a)  Promotion is an advancement from one position to another with a higher pay grade as described in 25 NCAC 01D .0102, within the same pay plan, or an advancement from one position to another with a higher market rate in a different pay plan. For a promotion, an employee shall possess at least the minimum qualifications for the position, or their equivalent, as set forth in the class specification. "Market rate" means the average market value for a particular job.

(b)  When it is practical and feasible, a vacancy shall be filled from among eligible employees; a vacancy shall be filled by an applying employee if required by 25 NCAC 01H .0801.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126-4; 126-7.1;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. December 1, 1993; July 1, 1989;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. December 20, 2015;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2017.