Transfer of function means:
- The transfer of the performance of a continuing function from one competitive
area and its addition to one or more other competitive areas; except when the function
involved is virtually identical to functions already being performed in the other
competitive area(s); or,
- The movement of the competitive area in which the function is performed to another local commuting area.
Function means all or a clearly identifiable segment of an agency's mission (including all
integral parts of that mission), regardless of how it is performed.
Transfer of function does not necessarily mean that a function is physically being
relocated - it may involve transferring the function from one agency to another agency,
such as the mass transfer of National Biological Survey to USGS.
The losing competitive area uses retention registers to identify employees who would be
offered transfer of function; offers may be in actual order or inverse order of retention
standing, depending on the nature of the transfer of function.
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REF: n 5 CFR Ch 351 n 370 DM 351 |
