(a) Appointment during emergency period.--An appointing authority or a subordinate authorized by the appointing authority may, to prevent serious impairment of the public business when an emergency arises and time may not permit securing authorization from the Office of Administration for the appointment of a certified eligible, appoint a qualified individual during the emergency for a period not exceeding 30 days and, with the approval of the Office of Administration, extend the appointment for a further period not to exceed 30 days.
(b) Parameters.--The following shall not be considered an emergency:
(1) a vacancy of which the appointing authority had reasonable notice; or
(2) employment conditions of which the appointing authority had previous knowledge.
(c) Nomenclature.--Individuals appointed under subsection (a) shall be known as emergency employees.
(d) Report to Office of Administration.--Appointing authorities shall immediately report to the Office of Administration all emergency appointments.
(e) Nonrenewal.--Appointments made under subsection (a) may not be renewed.
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