1139.1 An employee who has been notified of release from a classified position through a reduction-in-force action may file a request for review with the President in writing within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the RIF notice.

1139.2 When a RIF notice is issued by the President, the affected employee may file a request for a reconsideration with the President within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the RIF notice.

1139.3 A request for Presidential review or reconsideration shall be filed before the filing of an appeal with the Office of Employee Appeals.

1139.4 The President shall issue a decision within forty-five (45) calendar days after receipt of the request for review or reconsideration.

1139.5 An employee may file an appeal with the Office of Employee Appeals if the employee believes that the University has incorrectly applied the provisions of §§1135 through 1139 of this chapter.

1139.6 The appeal to the Office of Employee Appeals shall be filed not later than fifteen (15) calendar days after the effective date the RIF action, or receipt of notice of the President's decision on review or reconsideration, whichever is later.

1139.7 The filing of an appeal shall not defer or delay the effective date of the RIF action.