Selection Panel. Prior to posting of a position, the parties shall establish a selection panel that will be comprised of one representative from the department, one representative from Human Resources, and one representative from the Union. The Union shall have the right to have a representative at any deliberations of any selection panel for the purpose of filling a position. The Union will endeavour to have a trained representative available to attend any selection panel meeting. The Union in no way forfeits its rights to the grievance process in Article 23. Management does not forfeit its right to make the final decision with respect to all appointments. Subject to Article 6.2 the selection panel shall confirm the qualifications for the position prior to posting. All employment and promotional examinations shall be competitive and shall utilize a fair test of the applicant's qualifications. No test or question in any application or examination shall be constructed to call for or lead to disclosure of any information, preference, or opinions concerning an applicant's political, religious, fraternal or racial affiliation. Any such disclosure or information revealed shall be disregarded.
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement