L4.2At the point where individual employees can be identified, the chief executive must advise the

At the point where individual employees can be identified, the chief executive must advise the officer(s) that a position(s) is likely to become excess and that the employee may be affected. In that advice the officer(s) must also be advised that the officer may be represented by a union or other employee representative at subsequent discussions. The chief executive must discuss with the officer(s) and, where chosen, the union or other employee representative(s) the issues dealt with in paragraphs L3.1.1through L3.1.9 (as appropriate in each case).