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24 standards shall be applied uniformly throughout the bargaining unit. Section 5. A copy of the employee's appraisal shall be provided to the employee within fifteen (15) days of the employee's signature on the performance appraisal form. Grievance time limits shall not begin until the day after the employee receives his/her copy of the final signed document. Section 6. Actions Based On Unacceptable Performance A. When an employee is considered to be performing at an unacceptable level as defined by applicable law and regulations a t any time during the performance year, the employee will be notified in writing of his/her deficient performance. Such notification will include the critical elements of which the unacceptable performance is based, specific instances of unacceptable perfo rmance, what action must be taken to improve his/her performance to an acceptable level and what the Employer will do to assist the employee. The supervisor should also inform the employee that unless his/her performance in the critical element(s) improves to and is sustained at an acceptable level, the employee may be reduced in grade or removed. When the employee's performance is unacceptable, the Employer shall afford the employee a reasonable opportunity, in no case less than ninety (90) days, to demons trate acceptable performance, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the employee's position. At the end of the opportunity period, the supervisor will appraise the employee's performance again. B. Not less than every thirty (30) days during th e period for improving performance, the supervisor shall provide the employee with a written review identifying the employee's progress and identifying any areas still needing improvement. Additionally, the supervisor shall include specific recommendation s of methods and means of improving that the employee may use to attain an acceptable level of competence. C. Prior to and during the opportunity period, the Employer will assist the employee to improve his/her performance. If an employee does not feel he or she is getting the proper assistance during the opportunity period to correct his or her performance deficiencies, the employee may bring those concerns to the attention of the Employer and/or the Union. The parties will meet within a reasonable period, normally five (5) workdays to discuss the employee's concerns.

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