California · Government Code
GOV §19059: A person who does not possess the minimum qualifications for the class to which the position belongs shall not be appointed under a temporary appointment.
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A person who does not possess the minimum qualifications for the class to which the position belongs shall not be appointed under a temporary appointment. A temporary appointee shall not acquire any probationary or permanent status or rights, and time spent under temporary appointment shall not contribute to the probationary period if the appointee is subsequently successful in an examination and is certified and appointed to the position.
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