(a) A LEAP candidate who has been selected for an examination appointment shall be appointed by way of a limited-term appointment under Government Code section 19080.3 for a period of time not to exceed one year, except as authorized under section 547.58.5.

(b) Prior to the examination appointment, the appointing power shall, at a minimum, provide the selected candidate with the duty statement of the position, so that the candidate knows what duties and functions he or she is expected to perform and what will be evaluated during the job examination period. Along with the duty statement, the appointing power shall also provide the selected candidate with the evaluation standards that will be applied and followed during the job examination period, as set forth in section 547.58.2.