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9 <br /> ARTICLE VII <br /> EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROGRAM <br /> 1.0 PURPOSE <br /> To review job performances of employees in an effort to make <br /> managerial decisions regarding all employees and their role with <br /> the County. <br /> 2.0 POLICY <br /> The County Manager will prepare a system for evaluating the work <br /> performance of all employees. The current system is known as the Work <br /> Planning and Performance Review System. (WPPR) . A performance review <br /> system provides a natural approach to discussion between an employee <br /> and supervisor in which an open discussion can be held concerning' the <br /> employee's strong and weak points, how well they are performing their <br /> work and how they can improve their work performance. The supervisor <br /> and employee together should plan work objectives for the coming year <br /> and the performance level at which they will be accomplished. <br /> The performance evaluation may be used in determining salary <br /> increments; as a factor in determining order of layoffs; as a basis <br /> for training; promotion; transfer or dismissal; and for such other <br /> purposes as set forth in these regulations. <br /> 3.0 PROCEDURE <br /> All permanent employees must be evaluated at the end of six months of <br /> service, and at the end of twelve months of service upon original <br /> appointment or promotion. Thereafter, each employee should be <br /> evaluated on the employee's anniversary date of their original <br /> appointment or date of last promotion. <br /> 3.1 An employee will not be eligible for a pay raise until the <br /> performance evaluation form has been completely processed by <br /> the Personnel Department. <br /> 3.2 Each employee and supervisor will meet to develop the employee's <br /> work plan for the month, quarter, or year. The work plan will <br /> include work objectives and performance standards. A performance <br /> rating will be assigned to the employee based on work plan <br /> performance. Performance ratings will be in one of the <br />