[Amended 1-9-1978 by Ord. No. 77-64]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
PROMOTION
An advancement in classification having:
A. 
New duties of greater difficulty or responsibility; and
B. 
A salary range having a greater maximum.
A. 
Vacancies may be filled, at the option of the Township Manager, by utilizing promotional examinations on a competitive basis. Such examinations may be written, oral, performance, physical, psychiatric or a combination thereof. Such types of examinations shall be designed to assist the Township Manager in arriving at the best decision in promoting Township employees.
[Amended 1-9-1978 by Ord. No. 77-64]
B. 
Where the Township Manager finds that no permanent employee is qualified for promotion to the vacancy, he may fill the same, with or without the assistance of competitive examinations, by other qualified nonpermanent employees or other candidates who may apply. In any case, promotions shall give appropriate consideration to the applicant's qualifications, record of past performance and the length and quality of his service.
[Amended 1-9-1978 by Ord. No. 77-64]
C. 
In making promotions, the Township Manager shall give due consideration to the recommendations of the department head concerned, although he shall not be bound by such recommendations.
D. 
Upon promotion of a full-time employee, the Township Manager may grant a full salary increment effective immediately.
[Added 1-9-1978 by Ord. No. 77-64]
Pending the availability of a list determined by the Township Manager to be appropriate, he may fill vacancies by a temporary promotion. Such temporary promotions shall have a maximum duration of six months.