A. After an examination, an eligibility list shall be prepared and kept available. The scores used to establish the list shall include veterans credit if applicable under RCW Chapter 41.04. Whenever identical ratings are earned, as the result of an open and competitive examination, they shall be considered as equal in rank. Whenever identical ratings result from a promotional examination, seniority shall be the deciding factor in determining the ranking of eligibles.

B. Open and competitive eligibility lists shall be valid for one calendar year from the date of certification. An open and competitive eligibility list may be abolished when fewer than three names remain on it.

C. Promotional eligibility lists shall be valid for two or three calendar years from date of certification. Prior to the application process, the personnel officer shall determine whether such a list shall be a two or three year list. When fewer than three names remain on a promotional eligibility list, or when mutually agreed upon as being necessary for the efficient operation of a department, another examination may be administered with the resultant eligible names added onto the current list, with those from the prior examination remaining at the top of the composite list until the time during which they are valid expires.

D. Anyone on an eligibility list who declines an appointment shall be removed from the list, subject to the discretion of the personnel officer.

E. Acceptance of a temporary or acting appointment to any position shall not cause an eligible applicant to lose his/her standing on an eligibility list. (Ord. 1872-92 § 1, 1992; Ord. 1069-84 § 5, 1984.)