· Telework: This is a viable option for employees in accordance with my 
      memorandum dated October 11, 2005. "Expanded Use of Telework for HUD Employees Displaced by Hurricane Katrina," the collective bargaining agreement 
	and the existing Telework policy.	.

11/17/05
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DEPUTY SECRETARY OFFICE ~ 16175657337
NO. 255
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 
THE DEPUTY SECRETARY 
WASHINGTON. DC: 20410-0050
MEMORANDUM FOR:      Principal Staff
FROM:  		           Roy A. Bernardi

SUBJECT:
Approved Employment Restoration Options of Employees Affected by Hurricane Katrina
As devastation and tragedy has foiloweed Hurricane Katrina, HUD must participate in the rebuilding process of the great city of New Orleans. On October 11, 2005, I authorized the establishment of a cross-programmatic task force to establish a plan to restore employment of employees affected by Hurricane Katrina.  I have reviewed the recommendations of the task force, and am authorizing the following options:
· Return to work at the New.Orleans Office: Employees who are able to return to work should return on November 28, 2005, and may be afforded an additional foul weeks of administrative leave, with appropriate justification after the 28th.

·   Permanent Reassignment (hardship transfer): Availability of workload at the requested site, employee justification, consistency, fairness, and compassion must be at the forefront of all decisions. Human Resources will oversee this process to
	ensure fairness and consistency.	.
· Temporary Assignment or Detail: A centralized allocation of monies has been established to ensure that these decisions are made fairly and equitably for all employees. The Chief Financial Officer will manage this fund.
Questions concerning the aforementioned options should be directed to Carlos Osegueda, Employee and Labor Relations Branch Chief, Administrative Service Center (ASC) 2, at
(817) 978-5609. or Jane Alley, Human Resources Specialist (Employee and Labor Relations), ASC 2, at (817) 978-5607.
www.hud.gov
espanol.hud.gov      Exhibit C