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59 information used in making the determination to place him/her in a training and/or recertification program, and to discuss the reasons for making the determination with his/her immediate supervisor, or designee. Section 4. A remedial training plan shall be developed for all performance related recertification. Included in the remedial training plan shall be the sp ecific reasons for the action, and the skill level required for recertification. Remedial training shall normally begin within three (3) administrative workdays of the notice of decertification. The employee will be provided with a copy of his/her remedial training plan. The employee's schedule shall not be changed from his/her regularly assigned shifts until such time as remedial training begins. Section 5. Recertification may be accomplished by individual position or a single action covering multiple p ositions. Section 6. If further action is necessary, performance deficiencies will be addressed in accordance with Article 16 of this Agreement. ARTICLE 42 OPERATIONAL CONTROLLER ACCOUNTABILITY Section 1. The Parties recognize that the employees are accountable for ensuring that their performance conforms with established standards. However, in the event of a difference in professional opinion between the employee and the Agency, the employee shall comply with the instructions of the Agency and t he Agency shall assume responsibility for their own decisions. Section 2. If a journeyman controller/employee is relieved from his/her position of operation by the Agency because of alleged unacceptable performance of duty, the controller/employee, if h e/she requests, shall be given a written explanation of the reason for such action by the Agency within twenty - four (24) hours. The written explanation is not to be construed as constituting a notice of proposed adverse action. ARTICLE 43 AIRCRAFT ACCID ENT AND INCIDENT REPORTING Section 1. The Facility Representative, or his/her designee, shall be notified of an accident or incident, involving fatalities or injuries that may have potential controller involvement.

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