Section R6-4-313. Temporary operator

A.      A temporary Business Enterprise Program operator shall be recruited for placement in a business facility by the BEP, after consultation with the chairman of APOC, for a six-month period:

1.        When a facility is abandoned; or

2.        In the event no qualified legally blind person applies for assignment to a business facility; or

3.        In an emergency.

B.       The placement of a temporary operator may be extended on a monthly basis until such time as a qualified legally blind per- son is available.

C.      The BEP shall consider placement of a temporary operator in the following order from the highest priority to the lowest:

1.        A displaced operator who managed a business facility at a comparable level.

2.        A certified trainee for a comparable level who is not cur- rently operating a business facility.

3.        An operator who is currently managing a business facility at a comparable level.

4.        A displaced operator who managed a business facility at a lower level.

5.        A certified trainee for a lower level who is not currently operating a business facility.

6.        A vocational rehabilitation client who is a legally blind person.

7.        A   vocational    rehabilitation   client   who   is   visually impaired.

8.        A vocational rehabilitation client with a disability other than visual.

9.        Any other person.

Historical Note

Adopted effective May 7, 1990 (Supp. 90-2).