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without justification to and recommendation of the Manager, <br /> with the approval of the Board of Commissioners. After a <br /> brief discussion this item for postponed to the January 5, <br /> 1987 meeting for receipt of additional information. <br /> (28) Section 7. 0 (page 59) - the proposed change is to delete the <br /> first sentence and insert the following statement: Funds <br /> shall be recommended by the County Manager and approved by <br /> the Board of County Commissioners annually for the purpose of <br /> providing salary increases to employees recognition of <br /> superior or improved performance. The funding level of the <br /> Merit Program will be decided annually and will be in <br /> accordance with one of the following options: (1) Full Merit <br /> Pay Program (2-1/2%, 5%, or 7-1/2%) - all employees eligible. <br /> Increase awarded anniversary date, (2) Modified Merit Pay <br /> Program (2-1/2%, 5%, or 7-1/2%) - two-thirds of employees <br /> eligible. Increase awarded on anniversary date, and (3) <br /> Modified Merit Pay Program (2-1/2% or 5%) - two-thirds of <br /> employees eligible. Increase awarded quarterly. The Board <br /> approved this change in the Personnel Policy. <br /> (29) ARTICLE VI - Section 3.14 (page 63) - revise this section to <br /> read "the Manager shall be responsible for the administration <br /> and maintenance of the position classification plan and shall <br /> advise the Board of County Commissioners of approved changes <br /> in the officials administrators occupational category. The <br /> Board did not approve this revision. <br /> (30) ARTICLE VII - Section 3.2 (page 65) - revise this section to <br /> read "Based on the work standards developed, the employee and <br /> the supervisor will meet formally to discuss work performance <br /> at least once a year. A rating will be assigned summarizing <br /> the employee's work during the evaluation period. Ratings <br /> shall be in one of the following areas: <br /> Below Standard Level: performance is below the standards <br /> established for the job in all or most areas. An employee <br /> receiving a below standard rating will receive a detailed <br /> plan for improvement from the supervisor and will have their <br /> performance reviewed again in 90 days. If significant <br /> improvement is not made, the employee shall be subject to a <br /> personnel action ranging from reassignment, demotion or <br /> termination. <br /> Standard Level: performance meets the standards established <br /> for the job in all or most areas. The employee does good, <br /> competent work and is a valued employee. <br /> Above Standard Level: performance exceeds the standards <br /> established for the job in all or most areas. This section <br /> was postponed until the January 5, 1987 meeting. <br /> 8. SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT OFFER FOR COMMUNITY BASED ALTERNATIVES <br /> EXPANSION FUNDS <br /> Information was given by Assistant County Manager Albert Kittrell <br /> and Chair of the Youth Services Needs Task Force Jim Deloatch. In the <br /> spring of 1986 the County received $82,259 from the state in CBA funds. <br /> The County provided a 71% or 58,594 match. The State has increased the <br /> County allocation by $15,008. The match for this will be provided by in- <br /> kind funding already appropriated. <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Willhoit to endorse the Youth Services Needs Task Force recommendation for <br /> community based alternatives funds and approve the acceptance of the <br /> supplemental funds. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br />