25 CFR 5.2 : Indians (§ 1.1 To Parts 1201-1299) — (§ 1.1 To Appendix To Chapter I) — Bureau Of Indian Affairs, Department Of The Interior (§ 1.1 To Appendix To Chapter I) — Procedures And Practice (§ 1.1 To § 5.4) — Preference In Employment (§ 5.1 To § 5.4) — Appointment actions.

(a) Preference will be afforded a person meeting any one of the standards of § 5.1 whether the appointment involves initial hiring, reinstatement, transfer, reassignment or promotion.

(b) Preference eligibles may be given a Schedule A excepted appointment under Exception Number 213.3112(a)(7). However, if the individuals are within reach on a Civil Service Register, they may be given a competitive appointment.