§359.405. Removal: Reduction in force.
5 C.F.R. § 359.405
Coverage. This section covers the removal of a career appointee from the SES during the probationary period under a reduction in force.
Basis for action. The appointee must have been identified for removal from the SES under competitive procedures established by the agency in accordance with the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 3595(a). Removal action shall be taken under 5 U.S.C. 3592(a).
Procedures. The agency shall notify the appointee in writing before the effective date of the action. The notice shall state, as a minimum—
Whether the appointee has placement rights under § 359.701 to a position outside the SES and, if so, the position to which the appointee will be assigned;
The effective date of the action;
The appointee's appeal rights, including the time limit for appeal and the location of the Merit System Protection Board office to which an appeal should be sent; and
Such other information as may be required by OPM.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 1302, 3302, and 3596, unless otherwise noted.
Source
Source: 54 FR 18876, May 3, 1989, unless otherwise noted.