An evaluation of Meets Expectations must be achieved in order for the employee to be eligible for the Step Increase at the time of the mandatory review. An overall evaluation of unsatisfactory means that an employee is not eligible for any step increase. A mandatory review must be made within 6 months. An evaluation of Meets Expectations must be achieved in order for the employee to be eligible for any step increase at the time of the mandatory review. After an employee has completed their probationary period they shall be eligible to be considered for merit pay.
Employees are eligible for merit pay based upon their performance during their probationary period.
The City Manager shall set a single merit increase amount each year that will apply to all employees. Merit pay for part time employees shall be adjusted to reflect average hours worked. Reclassifications due to promotions may result in an increase in pay to at least the minimum rate of pay for the higher classification, or their current rate of pay, whichever is greater. Any additional compensation will be based on qualifications and experience. This decision will be made by the City Manager in consultation with the Department Head.