(a) Transfers.--The transfer of a classified service employee from a position under the jurisdiction of one appointing authority to a position in the same class under the jurisdiction of another appointing authority may be made with the approval of the Office of Administration and both appointing authorities. (b) Reassignments.--An appointing authority may reassign a classified service employee under the appointing authority's jurisdiction from one position to another in the same class or in a similar class at the same pay range for which the employee qualifies. (c) Manner of transfers and reassignments.--Transfers and reassignments shall be accomplished in a manner prescribed by the Office of Administration. (d) Promotion.--A transfer or reassignment of an employee from a position in one class to a position in a class for which a higher maximum salary is prescribed shall be deemed a promotion and may be accomplished only in the manner provided for in this part. (e) Appointment after certification.--No individual may be transferred or reassigned from a position in the unclassified service to a position in the classified service unless appointed in this part. (e) Appointment after certification.--No individual may be transferred or reassigned from a position in the unclassified service to a position in the classified service unless appointed to the classified service position after certification of the individual's name from an eligible list in accordance with the provisions of this part.
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