(a) Preference will be afforded a person meeting any one of the definitions of § 36a.41 whether the placement in the position involves initial appointment, reappointment, reinstatement, transfer, reassignment, promotion, or any other personnel action intended to fill a vacancy.
(b) Preference eligibles may be given a schedule A excepted appointment under 5 CFR 213.3116(b)(8). If the individuals are within reach on a Civil Service Register, they may be given a competitive appointment.
[43 FR 29783, July 11, 1978, as amended at 65 FR 53914, Sept. 6, 2000]
source: 64 FR 58318, 58319, Oct. 28, 1999, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 67 FR 35342, May 17, 2002.
cite as: 42 CFR 136a.42