Common use of Between Agencies Clause in Contracts

Between Agencies. the employee who is to be laid off may file a request for transfer to any agency in state service. Upon approval of that agency, such employee may be appointed to any vacancy in the bargaining unit in the same grade and title or any similar title for which he/she might meet the necessary qualifications in the same or lower salary range as the position from which he/she was laid-off. Seniority shall be the determining factor in the event one or more such employees are seeking the same position in another state agency. A. The Department/Agency shall maintain a regional recall roster from which laid-off employees will be recalled, to positions to be filled, in accordance with their seniority an in accordance with their qualifications to perform the work. As soon as it is administratively feasible, the Commonwealth shall establish and maintain a statewide recall roster. B. If the title of the employee is abolished as a result of the transfer of the functions to another department/agency, such employee may elect to have his/her name placed on the recall roster or to be transferred, subject to the approval of the appointing authority, to a similar position in such department/agency without loss of seniority, retirement, or other rights and in accordance with paragraph "A" above.