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THE MERIT SYSTEM RULES

The Merit System, adopted by the Personnel Commission, Santa Clara County Office of Education, San Jose, California, on July 1, 1973, provides statutory protection through the California Education Code (Title 2, Part 25, Chapter 5, Article 6, Sections 45240 through 45320) against politically and personally motivated employment, promotion, discipline and dismissal actions.

The Personnel Commission and its staff wish to acknowledge the following classified employees and employee group representatives for their efforts and contributions to develop and revise these rules.

TABLE OF CONTENTS (PDF - 77 KB )

CHAPTER I	The Merit System
CHAPTER II	Terminology and Definition of Terms
CHAPTER III	Preliminary Statement
CHAPTER IV	Commission Organization and Administration
CHAPTER V	The Classified Service
CHAPTER VI	Position-Classification Plan
CHAPTER VII	Examination Bulletins and Employment Applications
CHAPTER VIII	Examination and Testing
CHAPTER IX	Eligibility and Employment Lists
CHAPTER X	Method of Filling Position Openings
CHAPTER XI	In-Service Status and Transactions
CHAPTER XII	Leaves and Holidays
CHAPTER XIII	Layoff and Reemployment
CHAPTER XIV	Disciplinary Action and Appeal
CHAPTER XV	Wage and Salary Provisions
CHAPTER XVI	Miscellaneous Provisions
APPENDIXES	PDF - 269 KB

Date last updated: March 11, 2004

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