(1) Selection for appointment from among the most qualified candidates shall be the sole responsibility of the employing agency. All new employees must successfully complete at least a 1-year probationary period before attainment of permanent status.
(2) Selection shall reflect efficiency and simplicity in hiring procedures. The agency head or his or her designee shall be required to document the qualifications of the selected candidate to ensure that the candidate meets the minimum requirements as specified by the employing agency, meets the licensure, certification, or registration requirements, if any, as specified by statute, and possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. No other documentation or justification shall be required prior to selecting a candidate for a position.
History.—s. 21, ch. 79-190; s. 8, ch. 88-290; s. 1, ch. 91-164; ss. 13, 21, ch. 91-431; s. 18, ch. 2001-43; s. 10, ch. 2003-138.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title X - Public Officers, Employees, and Records
Chapter 110 - State Employment
Part II - Career Service System (Ss. 110.201-110.235)
110.201 - Personnel rules, records, and reports.
110.2035 - Classification and compensation program.
110.205 - Career service; exemptions.
110.2135 - Preference in employment, reemployment, promotion, and retention.
110.217 - Appointment actions and status.
110.219 - Attendance and leave; general policies.
110.221 - Parental or family medical leave.
110.224 - Public employee performance evaluation system.
110.227 - Suspensions, dismissals, reductions in pay, demotions, layoffs, transfers, and grievances.
110.233 - Political activities and unlawful acts prohibited.