Section 19057.2.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19057, for positions in classes designated by the board as management, there shall be certified to the appointing power the names and addresses of all those applicants whose scores, at the time of certification, represent the three highest ranks on the employment list for the class, and who have indicated their willingness to accept appointment under the conditions of employment specified.

For purposes of ranking, scores of eligibles on employment lists for such classes shall be divided into six ranks. The first rank shall consist of eligibles who receive a score of 95 percent or higher. The second rank shall consist of eligibles who receive a score of 90 to 94 percent. The third rank shall consist of eligibles who receive a score of 85 to 89 percent. The fourth rank shall consist of eligibles who receive a score of 80 to 84 percent. The fifth rank shall consist of eligibles who receive a score of 75 to 79 percent. The sixth rank shall consist of eligibles who receive a score of 70 to 74 percent. All examination scores for positions in these classes shall be rounded to the nearest whole percent.

If the names on the list from which certification is being made represent fewer than three ranks, then additional eligibles shall be certified from the various lists next lower in order of preference until names from three ranks appear. If there are fewer than three names available for certification, and the appointing authority does not choose to appoint from among these, the appointing authority may demand certification of three names. In such case, examinations shall be conducted until at least three names may be certified by the procedure described in this section, and the appointing authority shall fill the position by appointment of one of the persons certified.

In accordance with board rule, fractional examination scores shall be provided to the appointing power upon his or her request.

The board may by rule provide for certifying less than three ranks where the size of the certified group is disproportionate to the number of vacancies.

(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1245, Sec. 7.)