METHOD OF SELECTION FOR RIF. The right to determine that a reduction in force is necessary and the time when it shall occur is the employer’s prerogative, pursuant to the provisions of Article 2, Management Rights. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to imply otherwise. Once management has determined the class from which a position is to be eliminated, the selection for layoff shall normally follow the order of separation listed below in this Article unless the operating needs of the department, as determined by management, result in a different position being selected.
METHOD OF SELECTION FOR RIF. The right to determine that a reduction in force is necessary and the time when it shall occur is the employer’s prerogative, pur suant t o t he pr ovisions of A rticle 2, M anagement R ights. N othing i n this Agreement shall be construed to imply otherwise. Once management has determined the class from which a position is to be eliminated, the selection for layoff shall normally follow the order of separation listed below in this Article unless the oper ating needs of t he depar tment, as determined by management, result in a different position being selected.
