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Transition to a New Presidential Administration


Transition Document HomePage/Table of Contents
General Information
Ethics Restrictions
Individuals Appointed by the President
Appointees in the Senior Executive Service
Appointees in the Excepted Service
Pay and Leave
Retirement, Health and Life Insurance
Unemployment Compensation and Dislocated Worker Services
Appendix A (PDF format)-- Memo to Agency Heads About Limitations on Appointments and Awards During the Election Period
Appendix A (WordPerfect v5.1 format)-- Memo to Agency Heads About Limitations on Appointments and Awards During the Election Period
Appendix B -- Sample Separation Notice
Appendix C -- Questions and Answers About Separations for Noncareer SES and Schedule C Appointees
Appendix D -- Questions and Answers About Health Benefits, Life Insurance, and Retirement Coverage for New Political Appointees
Appendix E -- Additional Questions and Answers About Senior Executive Service Transition-Related Provisions
External Links Related to Presidential Transition
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APPENDIX B
Sample Separation Notice

For information about removals and notice requirements, see pages 9-10 (for the SES) and page 12 (for Schedule C).

Notice of Removal to an Employee who does not have a property right to the job under law or regulation, e.g., Noncareer SES Appointee, Schedule C without status in the position.

Mr. C. B. Blank
4731 99th Avenue
Washington, D.C.

Dear Mr. Blank:

This is to notify you that your service as      (insert position title)      will be terminated effective at the close of business,      (insert date)     .

Under the law, incoming leadership has the authority to select staff in whom it has personal confidence to carry out its policy goals. This often necessitates the replacement of existing personnel. As a result, this action should not be construed in any way as a reflection on you personally or on your performance under the prior leadership.

 

Sincerely yours,

 

(Insert Name)
(Insert Title)

Memo to Agencies Heads about Limitations on Appointments and Awards During the Election Period    Appendix C:  Q&A about Separations for Noncareer SES and Schedule C Appointees

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