Notwithstanding their position on the seniority list, members of the Local Union negotiating committee while actively engaged in negotiations shall, in the event of a layoff or any other employee reduction action taken by the University, be continued at work as long as there is a position in the bargaining unit for which they have the ability to do the work and shall be recalled to work for the first job opening for which they have the ability to perform. The committee shall be limited in size to five (5) members and shall consist of the President, Vice President, two Chief Stewards and the Secretary/Treasurer of the bargaining unit.