2019 California Code
Government Code - GOV
TITLE 8 - THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS
CHAPTER 7 - Trial Court Employment Protection and Governance Act
ARTICLE 4 - Employment Selection and Advancement
Section 71642.
Hiring and promotion within a trial court shall be done in a nondiscriminatory manner based on job-related factors. Trial court personnel rules shall meet the following minimum standards:
(a) Recruiting, selecting, transferring, and advancing employees shall be on the basis of their relative ability, knowledge, and skills. Initial appointment shall be through an open, competitive process. Preference shall be given to internal candidates.
(b) Formal job-related selection processes are required when filling positions.
(c) Each trial court shall have an equal employment opportunity policy applying to all applicants and employees in accordance with applicable state and federal law.
(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1010, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 2001.)
