OAR 167-050-0160: Hiring or Appointing on a Preliminary Basis

(1) The Secretary of State may hire or appoint a subject individual on a preliminary basis if the Secretary of State has approved the subject individual on the basis of a preliminary fitness determination under OAR 167-050-0150. (2) A subject individual hired or appointed on a preliminary basis under this rule may participate in training, orientation, or work activities as assigned by the Secretary of State. (3) A subject individual hired or appointed on a preliminary basis is deemed to be on trial service and, if terminated before completion of a final fitness determination under OAR 167-050-0170, may not appeal the termination under the processes provided under 167-050-0190. (4) If a subject individual hired or appointed on a preliminary basis is denied upon completion of a final fitness determination, as provided under OAR 167-050-0170, then the Secretary of State shall immediately terminate the subject individual’s employment or appointment.