The appointing power may promote a Management Personnel Plan employee to a position with greater compensation either within the grade level to which the employee's position is assigned or to a different grade level. A promotion may be made after the appointing power has determined that the promotion is appropriate in light of its evaluation of the employee and the needs of The California State University. A promotion shall be made to a position which has been duly established by the Chancellor or designee, assigned by the Chancellor or designee to the appropriate grade level, and made available by the Chancellor or designee for use by the appointing power. Promotion actions will be in accordance with affirmative action guidelines and objectives.