Other situations that result in a temporary increase in the level of responsibilities and duties. In some situations, release time may be granted in lieu of a stipend. An employee cannot normally receive release time and a stipend for performing additional duties. In the case of stipends for the executive division, the President's recommendations must be reviewed and approved by HRD prior to finalization. The employee's base salary plus the stipend cannot exceed the salary level of the position that is being replaced.
Stipends are temporary.
Therefore, a stipend is not part of the base salary and is not a justification to request a job audit. The Payment of Stipends Business Policy Letter shall apply to administrative and administrative-support employees.