Common use of Performance Plan Clause in Contracts

Performance Plan. The parties agree that the performance appraisal process is not a unilateral process. It involves participation on the part of the rating official and the employee. A. Approximately four weeks before the start of the appraisal period, the rating official and employee should begin developing written performance plans for the next appraisal period. The rating official will document the critical elements in Part I of the Performance Plan, Progress Review and Appraisal Record within 60 days after the beginning of the rating period or when the employee has a significant change in critical elements. B. The parties agree that the final determination on the content of critical elements rests with management and is not grievable. If the rating official and employee disagree on the contents of the performance plan, the rating official and employee should attempt to resolve the disagreement informally. If they cannot reach agreement, the reviewing official will make the final decision regarding the contents of the plan. C. When the performance plan is finalized, the rating official will discuss the plan with the employee. The employee will be requested to sign and date the final plan. By signing, the employee officially acknowledges that the performance plan has been received.