Common use of Consideration for Step Increases Clause in Contracts

Consideration for Step Increases. An employee may be considered for a step increase in accordance with their anniversary date and the parameters of the base hourly pay rate schedule. Advancement to a higher base hourly rate within the schedule may be granted for continued improvements and efficient and effective service by the employee in the performance of his/her duties. Base hourly rate advancement shall be made only upon the recommendation of the Police Chief, with the approval of the City Manager or their designee, and are not automatic, but based on acceptable work performance. Accelerated merit performance step increases of five percent (5%) may be granted an employee based upon the recommendation of the Police Chief and approval of the City Manager.

Consideration for Step Increases. An employee may be considered for a step increase in accordance with their anniversary date and the parameters of the base hourly pay rate salary schedule. Advancement to a higher base hourly rate salary within the schedule a salary range may be granted for continued improvements and efficient and effective service by the employee in the performance of his/her duties. Base hourly rate Salary advancement shall be made only upon the recommendation of the Police Chief, with the approval of the City Manager or their designee, and are not automatic, but based on acceptable work performance. Accelerated merit performance step increases of five percent (5%) may be granted an employee based upon the recommendation of the Police Chief and approval of the City Manager.