Merit Evaluation Program. The parties agree to continue the Merit Evaluation Program. The elements of this program have been established with the approval of the Commissioner of Education, Commissioner of Social Services, Executive Director of the Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind, Commissioner of Developmental Services, and Commissioner or designee of the Department of Construction Services, and any successor entity whose decision on the program is not subject to the grievance and arbitration procedure. The purpose of the program is to enhance services to the State’s clients and to provide concrete and attractive financial rewards for meritorious achievement. The merit evaluation will reflect valid judgments of employee performance.
