Section 5-E1503. REDUCTION-IN-FORCE PROCEDURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000 AND SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS

 

1503.1An employee who encumbers a position which is abolished shall be separated in accordance with this chapter notwithstanding date of hire or prior status in any other position.

 

1503.2If a decision must be made between employees in the same competitive area and competitive level, the following factors, in support of the purposes, programs, and needs of the organizational unit comprising the competitive area, with respect to each employee, shall be considered in determining which position shall be abolished:

 

(a)Significant relevant contributions, accomplishments, or performance;

 

(b)Relevant supplemental professional experiences as demonstrated on the job;

 

(c)Office or school needs, including: curriculum specialized education, degrees, licenses or areas of expertise; and

 

(d)Length of service.

 

1503.3When an entire competitive level within a competitive area is eliminated, these factors need not be considered in determining which positions will be abolished.

 

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Final Rulemaking published at 43 DCR 5264, 5266 (September 27, 1996); as amended by 49 DCR 5975 (June 28, 2002).