Authorization for Appointing Authorities to Order Eligible Employees Not to Report to Normal. Work Location and to Direct Eligible Employees Whether to Work at Home or Alternate Work Location. Pursuant to this section, appointing authorities are authorized to order eligible employees to not report to their normal assigned work location only if the CAO authorizes such order pursuant to subsection (b) above. When the CAO authorizes such an order, the appointing authority may determine which eligible employees shall be ordered to not report to their normal assigned work location, and shall direct such employees whether to perform their assigned duties, as follows: