Merit Advance. An employee is eligible for a merit increase every twelve months until the employee reaches the top salary step in their classification. Merit increases will only be given if the employee has satisfactory or better performance on the performance evaluation, is recommended for an increase by the Department Head and the recommendation is approved by the City Manager. With a substandard performance evaluation, a merit step increase can be withheld. Employee will be placed on an Individual Development Plan (IDP) with a defined duration (3 months, 6 months, 12 months, etc.). At the completion of a successful IDP, employee will receive a new performance evaluation and will then be eligible for a step increase. A subsequent step increase would require 12 months’ service in the step.
Merit Advance. An officer or employee shall be considered for advancement from Step "D" to Step "E" upon the completion of 12 months’ the required length service as provided in Section 4.2 of this MOU. The effective date of such merit increase, if granted, shall be on the first day of the month following the completion of 12 months’ service. Advancement to Step "E" may be granted only for continued meritorious and efficient service and continued improvement by the officer or employee in the effective performance of the duties of his or her position. Such merit advancement shall require the following:
