§ 317.605 Tenure of appointees

5 CFR 317.605(a)(a) A noncareer or limited appointee does not acquire status within the Senior Executive Service on the basis of the appointment.

5 CFR 317.605(b)(b) An agency may terminate a noncareer or limited appointment at any time, unless a limited appointee is covered under 5 CFR 752.601(c)(2). The agency must give the noncareer or limited appointee a written notice at least 1 day prior to the effective date of the removal.

5 CFR 317.605(c)(c) The employment of a limited appointee ends automatically on the expiration of the appointment if the appointment has not been terminated earlier.

5 CFR 317.605(d)(d) An employee: (1) Who received a limited appointment without a break of service in the same agency as the one in which the employee held a career or career conditional appointment (or an appointment of equivalent tenure) in a permanent civil service position outside the Senior Executive Service, and

5 CFR 317.605(d)(2)(2) Whose limited appointment is terminated for reasons other than misconduct, neglect of duty, or malfeasance, shall be entitled to be placed in his/her former position or a position of like status, tenure, and grade.