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Code of Federal Regulations Title 5. Administrative Personnel § 5.359.405 Removal:  Reduction in force

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Coverage. This section covers the removal of a career appointee from the SES during the probationary period under a reduction in force.

(b) 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).

(c) Procedures. The agency shall notify the appointee in writing before the effective date of the action. The notice shall state, as a minimum—

(1) 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;

(2) The effective date of the action;

(3) 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

(4) Such other information as may be required by OPM.

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