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Glossary of Terms In Administrative Data and Reports

Data, Academic Planning & Institutional Research

Appointment

Definition

The action of an appointing authority to place a person in a position within the agency (UW-Madison) in accordance with the law and the Rules of the Administrator, Division of Merit Recruitment and Selection (DMRS). An appointment is effective when the employee reports for work or is in paid leave status on the agreed starting date and time.

Data Cookbook URL (requires authorization)
https://uwmadison.datacookbook.com/institution/terms/162762/versions/218582
Data Domain(s)
Employee Record

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