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59 Section 6. The ultimate decision making process will remain with the ATCFO. The work group will prepare a report and/or a recommendation to be submitted to the ATCFO. The ATCFO will provide a copy of th is report/recommendation to the Union as soon as practicable. Section 7. For any procedural or technological changes, the Employer will comply with the conditions as contained within Article 42 of this Agreement. Section 8. Nothing in this Article sh all be construed as a waiver of any Union or Employer right to include the Employer's rights as contained within Article 7 of this Agreement. ARTICLE 48 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) Section 1. It is agreed between the Parties that all precautio ns will be taken to eliminate and prevent discrimination against any BUE based on age, sex, race, religion, color or national origin, reprisal, or handicapping condition(s). Section 2. The Union President shall be provided a current list of all EEO Coun selor(s) who represent MCAS Cherry Point and information on the EEO complaint system and counselor duties. The Employer shall post the name(s), office and work telephone number(s), of all MCAS Cherry Point EEO counselor(s) in a location frequented by Barg aining Unit Employees. Section 3. Upon request, the Employer shall brief BUEs on the DOD/DoN EEO policies and update the BUE when changes occur. Section 4. Upon request, BUEs may be accompanied by a Union Representative during an EEO meeting. ART ICLE 49 CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Section 1. The Civilian Employee Assistance Program (CEAP) is designed to promote the well being of BUEs, and to the extent feasible their family members, through counseling and referral for assisting those BU Es in overcoming performance or conduct deficiencies and to provide guidance for implementing the policy, and to establish responsibility for administration of the program. Section 2. Sick leave may be granted for the purpose of treatment or rehabilitati on in accordance with Article 18 of this Agreement. Section 3. Participation in the CEAP will be voluntary and any records of such participation shall be kept confidential, in accordance with law, rule, and regulation.

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