1. (a) The number of names certified to an appointing power to fill vacancies as provided by Government Code Sections 19057.1 and 19057.3 shall, at the option of the appointing power, be one of the following:

   1. (1) All eligible candidates in the highest three ranks; or
   2. (2) Any specific eligible candidate(s), identified by the appointing power, who is in one of the highest three ranks.
2. (b) A rank shall be considered “cleared” if all candidates within that rank are determined to be not interested in the job vacancy in accordance with section 258. A cleared rank shall not count as one of the highest three ranks for purposes of certification and selection.
3. (c) The appointing power shall maintain documentation of the basis for clearing any rank in accordance with section 26.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 18701, 19057.1 and 19057.3, Government Code. Reference: Sections 19057.1 and 19057.3, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-19-89; operative 2-18-89 (Register 89, No. 4).

2. Change without regulatory effect pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations filed 5-16-90 (Register 90, No. 22).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 9-16-92 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 92, No. 39).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-2026; operative 7-1-2026 pursuant to Government Code section 18211. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 18214(d)(2) (Register 2026, No. 18).