As provided in UWS 12.01, budget or program decisions that may result in the layoff of academic staff members shall be discussed by the Chancellor or their designee (must be either the Provost or a Vice Chancellor) with the Academic Staff Committee. The discussion, held in closed session, is to review proposed layoff action, determine viable alternatives, and to assure that all applicable policies have been met. This discussion shall include specific information about the college/school/division affected as well as job series and titles so that other alternatives may be considered and/or proper notice periods and mandated order of layoffs can be determined. This consultation shall be held no less than three months prior to the official written notice of the layoff decision.