• At least 30 days advance written notice;
  
  
• A reasonable time, but not less than 7 days, to answer orally or in writing or both and to furnish affidavits and other documentary evidence in support of the reply;
  
  
• Representation by an attorney or other personal representative;
  
  

• A reasonable amount of official time to review the material relied on to support the proposed action, to prepare an answer, and to secure affidavits, if the employee requests time and is otherwise in an active duty status. However, if the employee is covered by a negotiated agreement (union contract), the provisions of that agreement must be followed.
  
  
• A written decision and the specific reason(s) for the decision as soon as practical after the reply has been considered, or after the expiration of the time allowed for reply if no reply has been made.

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