295.085

Positions for which a numerically based selection process is not used.

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295.085 Positions for which a numerically based selection process is not used.In all positions in which the appointment or employment of persons is not subject to a written examination, not including positions that are exempt under s. 295.07(5), first preference in appointment, employment, and retention must be given by the state and political subdivisions in the state to a person included under s. 295.07(1)(a) or (b), and second preference must be given to a person included under s. 295.07(1)(c), (d), (e), (f), or (g), who possess the minimum qualifications necessary to discharge the duties of the position involved.
History.s. 4, ch. 24201, 1947; s. 2, ch. 77-422; s. 3, ch. 78-372; s. 3, ch. 80-370; s. 15, ch. 84-114; s. 6, ch. 87-356; s. 2, ch. 89-323; s. 4, ch. 98-33; s. 80, ch. 99-13; s. 10, ch. 2014-1; s. 4, ch. 2021-57.
Note.Former s. 295.10.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1990–1992 · leading case: Harris v. State, Public Employees Relations Commission
Harris v. State, Public Employees Relations Commission (1990) fladistctapp · cites it 5× “The appellant falls within the provisions of Section 295.085, dealing with positions where examinations are not utilized.”
West Coast Regional Water Supply Authority v. Harris (1992) fladistctapp · cites it 2× “Section 295.085, Florida Statutes (1989), provides in pertinent part: (1) In all positions in which the appointment or employment of persons is not subject to a written examination, .”
— 295.085(1) — 1 case
Harris v. State, Public Employees Relations Commission (1990) fladistctapp “The appellant falls within the provisions of Section 295.085, dealing with positions where examinations are not utilized.”
— 295.085(2) — 1 case
Harris v. State, Public Employees Relations Commission (1990) fladistctapp “The appellant falls within the provisions of Section 295.085, dealing with positions where examinations are not utilized.”
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