R. 55A-7.003 Definitions
R. 55A-7.007 General Eligibility for Appointment and Retention Preference, and Educational Waivers
R. 55A-7.008 Persons Eligible for Appointment and Retention Preference, and Educational Waivers
R. 55A-7.009 Announcements, Applications and Due Process
R. 55A-7.010 Employment Preference When Using a Numerically Based Selection Process
R. 55A-7.011 Employment Preference When Numerically Based Selection Process Is Not Used
R. 55A-7.0111 Reinstatement or Reemployment; Promotion Preference
R. 55A-7.013 Documentation of Preference Claim
R. 55A-7.015 Preference in Retention
R. 55A-7.016 Enforcement of Preference
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Terms Used In Florida Regulations > Chapter 55A-7 - Veterans' Preference in Appointment and Retention in Employment

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