(a) Coverage.
- (1) This subpart covers the removal of a career appointee from the SES as a result of a reduction in force.
- (2) This subpart does not cover, however, a career appointee who is serving as a reemployed annuitant. See subpart I of this part for removal of a reemployed annuitant.
- (b) Definitions—(1) Probationary period is defined in § 359.202 of this part.
- (2) Reduction in force is defined in 5 U.S.C. 3595(d) as including “the elimination or modification of a position due to a reorganization, due to a lack of funds or curtailment of work, or due to any other factor.”
- (3) Agency in this subpart means an executive department or an independent establishment.
- (c) Agency procedures. An agency must have issued written procedures before conducting a reduction in force. A copy of the procedures shall be provided OPM upon issuance.
[54 FR 18876, May 3, 1989, as amended at 60 FR 6388, Feb. 2, 1995]