Section 19057.

Except as provided in Section 19056, there shall be certified to the appointing power the names and addresses of the three persons standing highest on the promotional employment list for the class in which the position belongs and who have indicated their willingness to accept appointment under the conditions of employment specified. If fewer than three names of persons willing to accept appointment are on the list from which certification is to be made, then additional eligibles shall be certified from the various lists next lower in order of preference until three names are certified. If there are fewer than three names on such lists, there shall be certified the number thereon. In such case the appointing power may demand certification of three names and examinations shall be conducted until three names may be certified. The appointing power shall fill the position by the appointment of one of the persons certified.

(Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 157.)