ARTICLE 28
INTERNAL REORGANIZATION

SECTION 1 - GENERAL

A "reorganization" is defined as the elimination, addition,
or realignment of major functions or duties in an organization
and/or organizational unit.

SECTION 2 - NOTIFICATION

The Agency shall provide the Union with not less than 30
calendar days notice prior to effecting reassignment actions
resulting from a reorganization in order to afford the Union an
opportunity to request negotiations concerning the impact and
procedures for the implementation of the reorganization. If a
reorganization requires the application of adverse action,
reduction-in-force, or transfer of function procedures, the
notice period specified in the appropriate Article shall apply.