Opinion ID: 76851
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Performance-Based Personnel Action

Text: 6 On November 21, 2000, CMSgt John Clay issued a performance appraisal of Best for the period September 1999 through June 2000. CMSgt Clay rated Best's performance as unacceptable. This rating was due, at least in part, to Best's release of the AFCOMSEC Form 1 to his coworker and the coworker's representative. Best appealed his performance appraisal. On December 18, 2000, CMSgt Clay informed Best he would be terminated from his civilian position because of his unacceptable performance rating. 7 On February 8, 2001, the Adjutant General denied Best's appeal of the proposed performance-based termination, and stated Best's termination would be effective February 24, 2001. 2 8 Best subsequently brought this action under the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 701-706, seeking review of the Adjutant General's decision to remove him from his civilian technician position.