California § 18936 - The final earned rating of each person competing in any examination shall be dete

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 18936 — The final earned rating of each person competing in any examination shall be dete, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 18936. The final earned rating of each person competing in any examination shall be dete

The final earned rating of each person competing in any examination shall be determined by the weighted average of the earned ratings on all phases of the examination, according to the weights for each phase established by the department or a designated appointing power in advance of the giving of the examination and published as a part of the announcement of the examination. The department or a designated appointing power may set minimum qualifying ratings for each phase of an examination and may provide that competitors failing to achieve such ratings in any phase shall be disqualified from any further participation in the examination.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 18936

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 18936 cover?

Section 18936 ("The final earned rating of each person competing in any examination shall be dete") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 18936?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 18936" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of California law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.

How does California § 18936 apply to my situation?

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