D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B234
A promotion occurs when an employee is permanently appointed to a position at a higher equivalent grade or to a position with additional promotional potential.
Promotions may be made within an agency or to another agency under the same personnel authority. A promotion is also authorized between personnel authorities provided both authorities agree to the promotion
Except as provided in § 207.2 or § 228.3, employees shall be promoted using competitive appointment procedures.
To be eligible for promotion, a candidate shall meet the minimum qualification standards adopted for the position and time-in-grade requirements.
The personnel authority shall ensure that each employee within the area of consideration who is absent for a legitimate reason receives appropriate consideration for promotion Absences for legitimate reasons include, but are not limited to, absences due to detail, authorized leave, training, military service, disability, and temporary assignments pursuant to Chapter 27.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B234