Section 1.120  Appeal of Geographical Transfers

a)         In appeals to the Commission from permanent transfers from one geographical area in the State to another, the employee shall have the burden of introducing sufficient, competent, and credible evidence showing that the transfer was unreasonable, unjust, or capricious and was not a bona fide attempt to serve the best interests of the operating agency.

b)         Under normal circumstances, a transfer of an employee for a period in excess of 60 days will be considered a permanent transfer.

c)         The appeal of geographical transfer shall be filed with the Commission within 15 days of the date the employee is required to report to the new location.

(Source:  Amended at 19 Ill. Reg. 12451, effective August 21, 1995)