Merit Increases/Bonuses. Xxxxx raises may be given by the Appointing Authority at his discretion at any time during a contract year subject to the constraints of the wage scale and availability of funds. Such increases/bonus payments shall be based on the following criteria: production; performance; and attendance. Employees shall be evaluated by their immediate supervisor, who shall submit the evaluations to the Appointing Authority/Designee. The Designee, if applicable, shall submit the evaluations to the Appointing Authority. The evaluations shall be in writing and shall include a recommendation as to whether or not it is recommended that the employee should be considered for a merit increase and, if so, the amount of the recommended increase. Once recommended, the Appointing Authority shall make a determination and shall provide the designee, if applicable, and employee with his decision. Any employee dissatisfied with the Appointing Authority’s decision may request a meeting with him to discuss the decision. The Appointing Authority’s decision is at his discretion and is final and not appealable. Merit increases may be in the form of hourly adjustment or lump sum equivalents.
Merit Increases/Bonuses. Merit raises may be given by the Executive Director at its discretion at any time during a contract year subject to the constraints of the wage scale and availability of funds. Such discretionary increases/bonus payments shall be based on the following criteria: production; performance; attendance; experience; or other criteria as determined by the Executive Director. Once recommended, the Executive Director shall make a determination and provide the designee, if applicable, the union, and the employee with the Executive Director’s decision. Any employee dissatisfied with the decision may request a meeting with the HR Director/designee to discuss the decision. The Executive Director’s decision as to the attainment or retention of any specific merit adjustment or lump sum payment for failure to meet/maintain merit standards is final and not appealable. Withdrawal or denial of merit is not disciplinary action. Merit increases may be in the form of hourly adjustment or lump sum equivalent. Merit increases are not intended to replace a negotiated general increase.
Merit Increases/Bonuses. Xxxxx raises may be given by the Appointing Authority at his discretion at any time during a contract year subject to the constraints of the wage scale and availability of funds. Such increases/bonus payments shall be based on the following criteria: production; performance; discipline; and attendance. Employees shall be evaluated by their immediate supervisor and applicable department head, who shall submit the evaluations to the Appointing Authority/Designee. The evaluations shall be in writing. The Appointing Authority shall make a determination and shall provide the designee, if applicable, and employee with his decision. Any employee dissatisfied with the decision may request a meeting with the Appointing Authority/designee to discuss the decision. The Appointing Authority’s decision is at his discretion and is final and not appealable. Merit increases may be in the form of hourly adjustment or lump sum equivalents for employees currently paid within the wage scale. Merit increases may be in the form of lump sum equivalents for employees who are currently paid in excess of the highest applicable wage rate.
Merit Increases/Bonuses. 1. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit the Employer from granting, or the Employee from receiving merit wages or bonuses in excess of the amount set forth in the wage section of this Agreement.
