§ 359.601 General

5 CFR 359.601(a)(a) Coverage.

5 CFR 359.601(a)(1)(1) This subpart covers the removal of a career appointee from the SES as a result of a reduction in force.

5 CFR 359.601(a)(2)(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.

5 CFR 359.601(b)(b) Definitions—(1) Probationary period is defined in § 359.202 of this part.

5 CFR 359.601(b)(2)(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.”

5 CFR 359.601(b)(3)(3) Agency in this subpart means an executive department or an independent establishment.

5 CFR 359.601(c)(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.