In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Adversely affect” means to: eliminate more than two employee positions assigned to perform bargaining unit work if the positions are: authorized; fully funded; and vacant for less than 90 days; or occupied at the time the Commission solicits a service contract; or permanently and involuntarily reduce: below the number of hours for regular full–time employment for more than five employees currently assigned to a regular full–time work schedule to perform bargaining unit work when the Commission solicits a service contract; the pay grade for more than five employees currently assigned to a regular full–time work schedule to perform bargaining unit work when the Commission solicits a service contract; or the base pay or fringe benefits otherwise applicable to a job classification covering more than five employees currently assigned on a full–time basis to perform bargaining unit work when the Commission solicits a service contract. “Adversely affect” does not include an action the Commission takes in accordance with: a bona fide disciplinary proceeding; an applicable collective bargaining agreement in accordance with Subtitle 2 of this title; or a reallocation or reassignment to another bargaining unit work or other duties that does not result in a change in job classification or grade. “Bargaining unit work” means work duties assigned or allocated to a position occupied within the preceding 90 days by an employee who is represented by a certified representative. “Certified representative” means an employee organization certified as an exclusive representative in accordance with Subtitle 2 of this title. “Secretary–treasurer” means the secretary–treasurer of the Commission. “Service contract” means a procurement contract for services that will be provided to the Commission.