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preferred eligible list in order of seniority for each job classification from which displaced within their Division. Employees laid off shall have their names placed on preferred eligible list in order of seniority for each job classification from which displaced. (b) Names shall remain on the list for the period applicable in Section 10. Section 7. Recall from Layoff. (a) All employees on layoff will be recalled to available jobs, provided they are qualified and are capable of performing the job without additional training and are in accord with the provisions of Section 10 of this Article, before any new hires are added to the roll. (b) Employees to be recalled from layoff shall be given a maximum of ten (10) days to respond after notice has been sent out by certified mail to their last known address on file in the Villageoffice. (c) Employees who decline recall or who in absence of extenuating circumstances fail to respond as directed within the time allowed, shall be presumed to have resigned and their names shall be removed from seniority and preferred eligibility. (d) Permanent and probationary employees shall have Village-wide seniority in their job classifications. Section 8. Restoration to Positions from Which Demoted. Employees to be restored to positions from which they have been demoted in lieu of layoff, shall be given three (3) calendar days in which to accept. Names of those who decline shall be removed from the permanent preferred eligible list. Section 9. In the event that an employee's position is to be abolished through subcontracting, the Board shall meet with the Union in order to reach a mutual agreement as to the future employment and compensation of said employee. Section 10. Seniority Schedule. Employees with Seniority of: Recall Period 0 - 3 full years 9 months 4 - 8 full years 18 months 9 - 15full years 2 years 16 years and over 3 years ARTICLE 11 - SHIFT PREFERENCE Section 1. Seniority shall be recognized as the basis of shift assignment. For the purposes of this Section, the exercise of seniority shall be limited to occasions of job openings and shall apply within job classification only. After review by Union and Management, exceptions can be made. Since it may not always be practical to allow senior employees absolute choice, therefore, this Section is subject to operational needs as determined by the Employer, subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement. 13