S.L. 363.20 Art. 16Filling of vacant posts and promotions.

(1)(a) Vacant and, or new posts shall be filled by means of an internal call for applications issued by the Local

Council within the Local Council concerned:

Provided that when the Council does not find anyone eligible for the vacant post, the Council shall issue a call for applications in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

(b) After obtaining the necessary permit from Jobsplus, the Council shall send a notice by means of electronic mail to all Local Councils inviting applications from amongst eligible clerical workers. All applications shall be considered and all applicants shall be called for an interview to be conducted by the Council. Every application submitted by any clerical employee of any Council shall automatically be short listed during the adjudication process.

(2) An employee of the Council who is not chosen to fill a post for which he applies, is entitled to be given the reasons why he has not been chosen.

(3) Whenever a Council employee is chosen to fill a higher grade, the salary in the new grade shall be such as to reflect an increment in the new scale. Whenever it is necessary the salary shall be stepped up.