Common use of Selection Criteria for Reduction in Rank Clause in Contracts

Selection Criteria for Reduction in Rank. In the event a reduction in force is required by Port management, those individuals shall be retained as Commanders who, in the Port management’s opinion, are most qualified to carry on the future work of the organization. In lieu of layoff under this Agreement, Commanders, if they have ever held a position of lesser rank in the Port of Seattle Police Department, shall be reduced in rank when a reduction in force is implemented. A Commander reduced in rank under the provisions of this Article shall return to his/her seniority position, previously held, as defined under the provisions of either the Port Police Sergeants’ or Port Police Officers’ Agreements. However, if no previous seniority position was held in a bargaining unit of lesser rank, the employee shall be subject to layoff. Selection for reduction in rank or layoff shall primarily be made on the basis of performance and skill; however, length of service shall also be a factor in determining retention of position when performance and skill of two (2) or more individuals are evaluated as equal by management. In addition, the impact of a reduction in force on affected classes shall be considered in view of the Port’s Affirmative Action Plan.

Selection Criteria for Reduction in Rank. In the event a reduction in force is required by Port management, those individuals shall be retained as Commanders who, in the Port management’s 's opinion, are most qualified to carry on the future work of the organization. In lieu of layoff under this Agreement, Commanders, if they have ever held a position of lesser rank in the Port of Seattle Police Department, shall be reduced in rank when a reduction in force is implemented. A Commander reduced in rank under the provisions of this Article shall return to his/her seniority position, previously held, as defined under the provisions of either the Port Police Sergeants’ ' or Port Police Officers’ ' Agreements. However, if no previous seniority position was held in a bargaining unit of lesser rank, the employee shall be subject to layoff. Selection for reduction in rank or layoff shall primarily be made on the basis of performance and skill; however, length of service shall also be a factor in determining retention of position when performance and skill of two (2) or more individuals are evaluated as equal by management. In addition, the impact of a reduction in force on affected classes shall be considered in view of the Port’s 's Affirmative Action Plan.