All VT staff should receive an appraisal interview at least every year, to review their performance, plan their future activity and discuss their needs and aspirations. A consultation was undertaken and system proposed, but not introduced because of problems of who was to appraise the Clerk. Dealt with in this FMPR - see recommendation 32. Appraisal interviews should be carried out by the Clerk or by another manager with responsibility for the member of staff concerned. See response to 17.
Most Presidents have close relationship with Clerk and office.
A written record of appraisal interviews should be agreed and signed by both parties. See response to 17. 21 Subject to Treasury consent, a new grade of Office Manager should be created at an appropriate level of pay, to take on responsibility for administrative matters in larger offices. General view was that the TTO grade was of very limited use in the small office environment. Following current reorganisation the post may become viable - see chapter 13.