§ 2-1294. Veteran's preference.

Any honorably discharged veteran of the Armed Forces and National Guard of the United States shall be entitled to have added to such person's evaluation for original appointment in the classified service ten points on a scale of 100 if such person is eligible for disability compensation or pension from the United States through the Department of Veterans Affairs or five points on a scale of 100 if such person is not so eligible, provided that such person is otherwise qualified and attains the minimum score required to pass such evaluation without added points. Preference is awarded only at the time of initial employment with the City and is not available for reinstatement, transfer or promotional opportunities.

(Code 1993, § 2-135; Code 2004, § 2-1241)

State Law reference— Veteran's preference, Code of Virginia, § 15.2-1509.

(Code 1993, § 2-135; Code 2004, § 2-1241)

State law reference

Veteran's preference, Code of Virginia, § 15.2-1509.