Incumbent Performance Evaluation. Once the Union President and the Fire Chief agree on the Incumbent Performance Evaluation component of the Wellness/Fitness Program, it will become effective July 1, 2005. Effective July 1, 2005 through May 30, 2006, a familiarization and self-evaluation period will begin for the jointly developed Incumbent Performance Evaluation component of the Wellness/Fitness Program. Review of the data from the evaluation period will be carried out by a joint labor-management committee, the purpose of which will be to assess the effectiveness of the evaluation process and to determine any modification(s) of the evaluation tool deemed appropriate. The committee’s observations and assessments, as well as the effectiveness of the modification(s) it recommends, will be provided to the Union President and the Fire Chief for their review. A decision to proceed with the Incumbent Performance Evaluation component of the Wellness/Fitness Program beyond FY06 will be contingent upon an agreement between the Union President and the Fire Chief. If the Union President and the Fire Chief reach agreement, such agreement will be captured in a written instrument of their mutual choosing (e.g. memorandum of understanding, letter of intent, side letter, etc.).
