Ratings for performance

§ 4304. Ratings for performance (a) Each performance-rating plan shall provide for ratings representing at least— (1) satisfactory performance; (2) unsatisfactory performance; and 80 Stat. 441 (3) outstanding performance. (b) An employee may be rated unsatisfactory only after a 90-day advance warning and after a reasonable opportunity to demonstrate satisfactory performance. A performance rating of unsatisfactory is a basis for removal from the position in which the performance was unsatisfactory. (c) A performance rating of outstanding may be given only when all aspects of performance not only exceed normal requirements but are outstanding and deserve special commendation.