When substantial changes in the organization, lack of funds, or lack of work require that the appointing authority implement a reduction in the workforce, reasonable attempts will be made to integrate those employees subject to layoff into another department by transfer, providing they meet the minimum qualifications of existing openings. When more than one employee in the same classification is subject to layoff, retention shall be based upon demonstrated past job performance. (Ord. 84-102 § 2, 1985. 2004 Code § 2.24.201.)