Restricted Appointment
San Diego Municipal Code § 23.0808
in effect§23.0808 Restricted Appointment
(Rule VII, Section 7 of the Rules of the Civil Service Commission)
When it is necessary to fill positions in a Special Employment Program, the Civil Service Commission may approve restricted appointments. Special Employment Programs are defined as those which stipulate special requirements other than merit under which employees must be selected and are funded by a State or Federal agency.
(a) Upon approval by the City Council of the City’s participation in a Special Employment Program, the Personnel Director shall present for approval a recommended selection process to the Civil Service Commission. The selection process recommended by the Personnel Director may include procedures which differ from other Civil Service Rules.
(b) Employees appointed to a restricted appointment shall be limited to that status and not be eligible for promotional examinations, improvement of status or class transfer. Employees in such restricted appointment status shall be eligible only for those benefits which are designated by the Commission for employees in that program.
(c) The services of a restricted appointee may be terminated at any time, and such action is not subject to review by the Civil Service Commission.
(d) A report of current restricted appointments shall be submitted to the Civil Service Commission in January of each year.
(“Restricted Appointment” added 4–13–1977 by O–12052 N.S.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter02/Ch02Art03Division08.pdf#page=5Fetched: 10/28/2026