When there is a lack of work or funds which makes necessary a reduction of the work force, the City shall lay off employees in accordance with the procedure outlined herein.
In making layoffs of permanently certified employees, the employees to be laid off shall be the ones having the least amount of continuous Police Department seniority with the City. Prior to any layoffs, the City of Toledo will notify the TPPA thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of any pending layoffs.