When an examination for a managerial position is conducted on an open and promotional basis, the names of eligibles shall be placed on one list, ranked in relative order of the examination score received and for purposes of preference in certifying eligibles the list shall be considered an eligible list.
Source:
Section 19054.1, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=19054.1..