California Code, Education Code - EDC § 45283

In any school district that has geographical boundaries encompassing more than 200 square miles and that divides the area it serves into smaller areas for assignment of classified personnel, the personnel commission may establish area eligibility lists in those areas where the district eligibility list is exhausted.  Appointments to positions within the area shall be made from the first three ranks of persons on the area eligibility list, as determined by the commission, who are ready and willing to accept the position.  The life of the new area eligibility list shall be not less than one year.  The life of the list may be extended for up to an additional period of two years at the discretion of the commission.  Seniority for the purpose specified in Section 45308 shall continue to be districtwide.