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Article 32Reduction-in-Force (RIF)/PlacementSection 1. PolicyThrough careful planning and use of other administrative techniques, to the extent it determinespracticable and in the public interest, Management officials at all organizational levels should seek toavoid the necessity of entering into a formal reduction-in-force (RIF) action. Management will conduct aRIF only when the release is necessary for the reasons specified in Office of Personnel Management(OPM) regulations, 5 CFR, which includes lack of work, shortage of funds, insufficient personnelceilings, reorganizations, reclassification due to a change in duties, or the exercise of reemploymentrights or restoration rights. OPM regulations will be observed by Management and the Union incarrying out their responsibilities throughout the RIF process. The provisions of this Article will apply toall RIF or transfer of function actions affecting unit employees under 5 CFR.Section 2. ProcedureA. Union Notification. When it is anticipated that a transfer of function out of the commuting areaor reduction in force affecting bargaining unit employee(s) will be necessary, the Union will begiven preliminary notification in writing. This notification will be given within seven (7) workdays of approval by Central Office, unless circumstances dictate otherwise, and will include thefollowing:(1) The reason for the reduction in force or transfer of function as shown in the originalrequest and approval;(2) The approximate number of positions that may be affected initially;(3) The competitive areas that may be involved in a reduction in force; and(4) The anticipated effective date that the RIF or transfer of function will take effect; and(5) Copy of agency internal RIF procedures (See Appendix N).B. Performance Ratings. At the time the Union receives its preliminary notification of ananticipated RIF, Management will provide the Union with a list of all employees covered by thenotice whose current annual performance ratings of record are overdue, if performance ratingsare a factor in the RIF.C. Union Contact. The Union will appoint a local contact at the level where the RIF will take placefor the purpose of ensuring compliance with regulations. Prior to implementation of a RIF, theUnion will receive a copy of such proposed action, including the reason for the RIF.116