Common use of Exceptional Qualifications Clause in Contracts

Exceptional Qualifications. At the request of the appointing authority and subsequent to a recommendation by the Director of Personnel Services, the County Executive may approve a salary above the established entry step for the class in order to recruit an individual who has demonstrated superior knowledge and ability and whose combined education and experience represent substantially better preparation for the duties of the class than required by the minimum employment standards. In the application of this provision, consideration is given to current employees in the same class who possess comparable qualifications and, if determined equivalent, adjustments are made by the County Executive. a. Effective June 19, 2022, salaries are increased by four percent (4%). b. Effective June 18, 2023, salaries are increased by four percent (4%). c. Effective the first pay period of June 30, 2024, salaries are increased based on the average percent of year to year change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) (U.S. City Average, Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers) reported for each of the twelve (12) months ending with the month of March 2024, rounded to the nearest one-tenth of one percent (1/10%) however, such increase will not be less than two percent (2%) nor more than four percent (4%). Sections 43, 44, and 45 of the County Personnel Ordinance and the County Code provisions for Deferred Compensation Plans no longer apply to Representation Unit 033. a. Transit Pass The transit subsidy is $75 per month.