retro assignments follow conversation pat yesterday reiterate retro contract assignments decided go back old process handling contract assignments mid month means receive assignment legal 10 th workday assignment become effective current month following month example receive notice whomever xyz assigned abc 11 15 00 legal effective date 4 00 create new deal 4 00 forward new deal currect month zeroed expected volumes bob would start nominating new deal 12 00 leaving 4 00 11 00 moved volume mangement clear understanding parties please let know rita becomes burdensome group please let know readdress issue thanks julie