Common use of Category B Clause in Contracts

Category B. The post(s) are considered to have significant elements of the tasks, duties and responsibilities to a post(s) in the previous structure, though the grade and the reporting relationship may be different. There may be one or more Chief Officers who can be identified as being available for assimilation to this post(s). Such Chief Officers will be identified through the comparison of their existing substantive post with the criteria specified at paragraphs 2.9 and 2.10 of this Agreement. Where only one Chief Officer is identified as being available on the basis of his/her key tasks, duties and responsibilities of a former/existing post, then this Chief Officer should undergo a selection process to assess their suitability for the post. Where more than one Chief Officer can be identified as performing part of the constituent tasks/duties and responsibilities, then “limited competition selection” should take place (as between the identified candidates for the role). If none of the Chief Officers satisfy the requirements of the selection process then no appointment should be made. Where no Chief Officer is appointed, this post becomes open for recruitment as with any other vacant post.