![]() With respect to appeals under ELM 652.2, it is expressly understood and agreed that UPMA does not authorize the Attorney to provide any legal services for said appeals beyond the issuance of the final decision of the Step 1 Official Action (per the Maversion of the ELM and any subsequent versions of the ELM). The Adverse Action Committee Member will remain available to provide technical assistance if requested by a criminal defense attorney retained by the Member. Further, the AALDP will not provide coverage or refer a member to the Attorney if the Member has formally admitted to a law enforcement officer (for example, an OIG agent, Postal Inspector, Police Officer, or the like) that they committed a criminal violation other than a misdemeanor which criminal offense is included in or directly related to the adverse action. ![]() The AALDP will not provide coverage or refer a Member to the Attorney if the Member has been convicted of or has entered any plea other than not guilty to a criminal charge other than a misdemeanor in which criminal charge is included in or directly related to the adverse action. The designated Attorney and Covered Member then enter into an attorney/client agreement that governs the scope and means of the defense of the Member. In that case, the AALDP will refer the Covered Member to the designated UPMA Legal Defense Attorney. When the AALDP determines the Member to be eligible for coverage under the Legal Defense Plan, the relevant documents, "Designation of Representation and Subscription to Appeal form," and the required deposit must be submitted to UPMA National Office. When the Postal Service decides under ELM Section 651.75 in an adverse action that falls within the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) jurisdiction, the Member may apply to the AALDP for coverage. Further management of the case is solely the purview of the Adverse Action Committee. The Adverse Action Committee Member will assist the Member receiving the proposed discipline in making a reply to the charges pursuant to ELM 651.74. The Member will sign the "Adverse Action Authorization Form" and transmit it to the appropriate UPMA National Adverse Action Committee Member. UPMA Members receiving notice of an adverse action (defined in ELM Section 651.71) should immediately contact the UPMA National Adverse Action Member Representative assigned to their chapter (see a list at ). In addition to adverse actions defined in ELM Section 651.71, the AALDP may also be used to represent eligible members in appeals of adverse actions under ELM Section 652.2 (EAS without MSPB rights). ![]() UPMA established the Adverse Action Legal Defense Plan (AALDP) for the membership to provide representation to active UPMA members in appealing adverse actions taken against them. The United Postmasters and Managers of America (UPMA) is committed to representing the membership in all areas, including adverse actions. Executive Board and Committee Assignments.Legislative Teleconference Schedule and Recordings.
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