7-1.5 Waivers and Interim Appointments

Waivers. Waivers to the qualification requirements may be requested for individuals who, due to their extraordinary experience or extraordinary circumstances, should be granted CO authority. Requests must be submitted through organizational levels to the VP, SM.

Interim Appointments. Ordinarily, individuals will not be appointed as COs if they do not meet the relevant qualification criteria. However, when necessary, appointing officials may grant an interim appointment to an individual who has not yet completed necessary training or education. No interim appointment may exceed 1 year, and no interim appointment may be granted to an individual more than once if the individual fails to complete the required training or education.