Common use of MERIT INCENTIVE PROGRAM Clause in Contracts

MERIT INCENTIVE PROGRAM. SECTION 1. In addition to the annual salary, a Merit Incentive step payment program is hereby instituted for all Fifth (5th) Grade Patrolmen hired before January 1, 1996 and for all Sixth (6th) Grade Patrolmen hired after January 1, 1996. Such Merit Incentive step payment shall be determined according to the following schedule and implemented in accordance with Schedule "A". A. For period starting January 1, 2006: Incentive Step Points Required Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3,080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 B. For period starting January 1, 2007: Incentive Step Points Required Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3.080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 C. For period starting January 1, 2008 Incentive Step Points Required Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3,080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 D. For period starting January 1, 2009 Incentive Step Points Required Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3,080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 E. For period starting January 1, 2010: Incentive Step Points Required Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3,080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 * Must have obtained a minimum of an Associate Degree to qualify for this additional compensation. SECTION 2. The Merit Incentive points are to be awarded as follows: A. Prior to January 1, 1973 each class hour at approved courses of more than ten (10) hours conducted by state, federal or other training agencies outside of the Departmental in-service training programs and initial recruit academy training - 1/20 point. B. After January 1, 1973 each class hour at approved courses of more than ten (10) hours conducted by state, federal or other training agencies outside of the Departmental in-service training programs and initial recruit academy training - 1/15 point. C. Each full year of service in the Department - 1 point. D. Each approved semester hour credit obtained in a college, technical institute or other institution of higher learning in courses prescribed by the Chief of Police with approval of the Township Committee - 1 point. X. Xxxxxxxxxx average mark of eighty (80) or above in annual in- service training examinations - 1 point. X. Xxxxxxxxxx hours obtained in correspondence courses prescribed by the Chief of Police with approval of the Township Committee. Points to be assigned each course prior to the commencement of said course. Range: from 2 to 6 points. G. Associate Degree - 15 points. However, qualification for the merit incentive points will be upon receipt of an Associate Degree without regard to any other qualifying criteria. X. Associate Degree in Police Science - 25 points. I. When an employee is awarded an Associates Degree, Merit Incentive points for possession of this degree will apply, together with the Merit Incentive point credits earned to achieve the Associates Degree, whether or not the employee has reached top grade pay. X. Xxxxxxxxxxxxx Degree - 35 points. X. Xxxxxxxxxxxxx Degree with Police Field Major - 50 points. L. An employee who is hired having already earned an Associate Degree or a Baccalaureate Degree will accumulate points under the Merit Incentive Program at the Associate Degree level until the employee reaches top grade, at which time Merit Incentive points will be awarded for the Baccalaureate Degree. M. Merit Incentive Program points will be awarded only for the acquisition of one Associates Degree and one Baccalaureate Degree. There are no Merit Incentive points for advanced degrees. N. From 0 to 4 points (merit) annually for Superior Officers Merit Rating. O. All Police Officers appointed prior to the enactment of Ordinance No. 69-21 shall be awarded, one time and one time only, points on the following basis: 1. For each year of service - 1 point. 2. Merit rating for each year of service - 2 points. 3. In-service training for each year of service - 1 point. 4. For each hour completion of approved course as submitted by the Chief of Police - 1 to 20 points. SECTION 3. Points shall accumulate from date of appointment. Points earned during the period January 1st through December 31st are added and applied to the accumulated point total in the succeeding year for any additional compensation due in accordance with schedule set forth herein above. However, the additional compensation to be added to the base set forth in Schedule "A" shall not commence until completion of service as a Third Grade Patrolman. A. Township will establish a panel consisting of the Township Administrator, Chief of Police, a Superior Officer Bargaining Unit representative, a Patrolman and Detective Patrolman Bargaining Unit representative, a floating panel member, preferably of the education field to establish recommended higher education courses, non-college courses, continuing education courses, seminars, etc., to help further and prepare Employee to carry out duties and responsibilities. B. Courses other than higher education courses that an Employee would be expected to attend would be scheduled at times that would impose the use of the least amount of off-duty hours feasible subject to the availability and needs of instructors. C. The Township would assume registration and enrollment costs of non-higher education course, seminars, etc.

MERIT INCENTIVE PROGRAM. SECTION 1. In addition to the annual per annum salary, a Merit Incentive merit incentive step payment program is hereby instituted for all Fifth (5th) Grade Patrolmen hired before January 1, 1996 Fire Captains and for all Sixth (6th) Grade Patrolmen hired after January 1, 1996Fire Lieutenants. Such Merit Incentive merit incentive step payment shall be determined according to the following schedule and implemented in accordance with Schedule "A".C. A. For period Incentive Step starting January Points Required 1, 20062002: Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3.080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 B. For period Incentive Step starting January Points Required 1, 2003: Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3,080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 B. For period starting January 1, 2007: Incentive Step Points Required Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3.080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 C. For period starting January 1, 2008 2004: Incentive Step 1st Points Required 30 Dollar Value Per Point $28.00 Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3,080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 D. For period starting January 1, 2009 2005: Incentive Step 1st Points Required 30 Dollar Value Per Point $28.00 Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3,080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 E. For period starting January 1, 2010: Incentive Step Points Required Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3,080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 * Must have obtained a minimum of an Associate Degree to qualify for this additional compensation. SECTION 2. The Merit Incentive merit incentive points are to be awarded as follows: A. Prior to January 1, 1973 1973, each class hour at approved courses of more than ten (10) hours conducted by stateState, federal Federal or other training agencies outside of the Departmental in-service training programs and initial recruit academy training - 1/20 point. B. After January 1, 1973 1973, each class hour at approved courses of more than ten eight (10) 8) hours conducted conduced by stateState, federal Federal or other training agencies outside of the Departmental in-service training programs and initial recruit academy training - 1/15 point. C. Each full year of service in the Department - 1 point. In addition, one (1) additional point shall be granted for each year of service in the Department of Fire prior to January 1, 1963. D. Each approved semester hour credit obtained in a college, technical institute or other institution of higher learning in courses prescribed by the Chief of Police Fire with approval of the Township Committee - 1 point. Points may be awarded by the Township Committee for technical schools, Department of Fire oriented, attended prior to appointment to the Department of Fire. Such courses must be documented in full and must be approved by the Chief of the Department of Fire and by the Township Administrator. X. Xxxxxxxxxx E. Qualifying average mark xxxx of eighty (80) or above in annual in- service training examinations - 1 point. X. Xxxxxxxxxx F. Recognized hours obtained in correspondence courses prescribed by the Chief of Police Fire with approval of the Township Committee. Points to be assigned each course prior to the commencement of said course. Range: Range from 2 to 6 points. G. Associate Degree - 15 points. However, qualification Payment for this degree and the merit incentive points associate degree in subsection H below will be commence upon receipt of an Associate Degree without regard to any other qualifying criteriathe degree. X. H. Associate Degree in Police Fire Science or Technology - 25 points. However, since Associate Degree in Fire Science was not always available at all times, points may be granted upon recommendation of the Township Administrator and approval of Township Committee of the courses completed and other supporting documents. I. When an employee is awarded an Associates Degree, Merit Incentive points for possession of this degree will apply, together with the Merit Incentive point credits earned to achieve the Associates Degree, whether or not the employee has reached top grade pay. X. Xxxxxxxxxxxxx . J. Baccalaureate Degree - 35 points. X. Xxxxxxxxxxxxx Degree with Police Field Major - 50 points. L. An employee who is hired having already earned an Associate Degree or a Baccalaureate Degree will accumulate points under the Merit Incentive Program at the Associate Degree level until the employee reaches top grade, at which time Merit Incentive points will be awarded for the Baccalaureate Degree. M. Merit Incentive Program points will be awarded only for the acquisition of one Associates Degree and one Baccalaureate Degree. There are no Merit Incentive points for advanced degrees. N. From 0 to 4 points (merit) annually for Superior Officers Merit Rating. O. All Police Officers appointed prior to the enactment of Ordinance No. 69-21 shall be awarded, one time and one time only, points on the following basis: 1. For each year of service - 1 point. 2. Merit rating for each year of service - 2 points. 3. In-service training for each year of service - 1 point. 4. For each hour completion of approved course as submitted by the Chief of Police - 1 to 20 points. SECTION 3. Points shall accumulate from date of appointment. Points earned during the period January 1st through December 31st are added and applied to the accumulated point total in the succeeding year for any additional compensation due in accordance with schedule set forth herein above. However, the additional compensation to be added to the base set forth in Schedule "A" shall not commence until completion of service as a Third Grade Patrolman. A. Township will establish a panel consisting of the Township Administrator, Chief of Police, a Superior Officer Bargaining Unit representative, a Patrolman and Detective Patrolman Bargaining Unit representative, a floating panel member, preferably of the education field to establish recommended higher education courses, non-college courses, continuing education courses, seminars, etc., to help further and prepare Employee to carry out duties and responsibilities. B. Courses other than higher education courses that an Employee would be expected to attend would be scheduled at times that would impose the use of the least amount of off-duty hours feasible subject to the availability and needs of instructors. C. The Township would assume registration and enrollment costs of non-higher education course, seminars, etc.

MERIT INCENTIVE PROGRAM. SECTION 1. In addition to the annual salary, a Merit Incentive step payment program is hereby instituted for all Fifth (5th) Grade Patrolmen hired before January 1, 1996 and for all Sixth (6th) Grade Patrolmen hired after January 1, 1996. Such Merit Incentive step payment shall be determined according to the following schedule and implemented in accordance with Schedule "A". A. For period starting January 1, 20062002: Incentive Step Points Required Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3,080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 B. For period starting January 1, 20072003: Incentive Step Points Required Dollar Value Additional Step Required Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3.080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 C. For period starting January 1, 2008 2004 Incentive Step Points Required Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3,080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 D. For period starting January 1, 2009 Incentive Step Points Required Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3,080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 E. For period starting January 1, 2010: 2005 Incentive Step Points Required Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3,080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 * Must have obtained a minimum of an Associate Degree to qualify for this additional compensation. SECTION 2. The Merit Incentive points are to be awarded as follows: A. Prior X. Xxxxx to January 1, 1973 each class hour at approved courses of more than ten (10) hours conducted by state, federal or other training agencies outside of the Departmental in-service training programs and initial recruit academy training - 1/20 point. B. After January 1, 1973 each class hour at approved courses of more than ten (10) hours conducted by state, federal or other training agencies outside of the Departmental in-service training programs and initial recruit academy training - 1/15 point. C. Each full year of service in the Department - 1 point. D. Each approved semester hour credit obtained in a college, technical institute or other institution of higher learning in courses prescribed by the Chief of Police with approval of the Township Committee - 1 point. X. Xxxxxxxxxx average mark of eighty (80) or above in annual in- service training examinations - 1 point. X. Xxxxxxxxxx hours obtained in correspondence courses prescribed by the Chief of Police with approval of the Township Committee. Points to be assigned each course prior to the commencement of said course. Range: from 2 to 6 points. G. Associate Degree - 15 points. However, qualification for the merit incentive points will be upon receipt of an Associate Degree without regard to any other qualifying criteria. X. Associate Degree in Police Science - 25 points. I. When an employee is awarded an Associates Degree, Merit Incentive points for possession of this degree will apply, together with the Merit Incentive point credits earned to achieve the Associates Degree, whether or not the employee has reached top grade pay. X. Xxxxxxxxxxxxx Degree - 35 points. X. Xxxxxxxxxxxxx Degree with Police Field Major - 50 points. L. An employee who is hired having already earned an Associate Degree or a Baccalaureate Degree will accumulate points under the Merit Incentive Program at the Associate Degree level until the employee reaches top grade, at which time Merit Incentive points will be awarded for the Baccalaureate Degree. M. Merit Incentive Program points will be awarded only for the acquisition of one Associates Degree and one Baccalaureate Degree. There are no Merit Incentive points for advanced degrees. N. From 0 to 4 points (merit) annually for Superior Officers Merit Rating. O. All Police Officers appointed prior to the enactment of Ordinance No. 69-21 shall be awarded, one time and one time only, points on the following basis: 1. For each year of service - 1 point. 2. Merit rating for each year of service - 2 points. 3. In-service training for each year of service - 1 point. 4. For each hour completion of approved course as submitted by the Chief of Police - 1 to 20 points. SECTION 3. Points shall accumulate from date of appointment. Points earned during the period January 1st through December 31st are added and applied to the accumulated point total in the succeeding year for any additional compensation due in accordance with schedule set forth herein above. However, the additional compensation to be added to the base set forth in Schedule "A" shall not commence until completion of service as a Third Grade Patrolman. *******Top Grade Patrolman. A. Township will establish a panel consisting of the Township Administrator, Chief of Police, a Superior Officer Bargaining Unit representative, a Patrolman and Detective Patrolman Bargaining Unit representative, a floating panel member, preferably of the education field to establish recommended higher education courses, non-college courses, continuing education courses, seminars, etc., to help further and prepare Employee to carry out duties and responsibilities. B. Courses other than higher education courses that an Employee would be expected to attend would be scheduled at times that would impose the use of the least amount of off-duty hours feasible subject to the availability and needs of instructors. C. The Township would assume registration and enrollment costs of non-higher education course, seminars, etc.

MERIT INCENTIVE PROGRAM. SECTION 1. In addition to the annual salary, a Merit Incentive merit incentive step payment program is hereby instituted for all Fifth (5th) Grade Patrolmen hired before January 1Sergeants, 1996 Lieutenants and for all Sixth (6th) Grade Patrolmen hired after January 1, 1996Captains. Such Merit Incentive merit incentive step payment shall be determined according to the following schedule and implemented in accordance with Schedule "A". A. For period starting January 1, 2006: Incentive Step Points Required Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3,080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 B. For period starting January 1, 2007: Incentive Step Points Required Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3.080.00 3,080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 C. For period starting January 1, 2008 2008: Incentive Step Points Required Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3,080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 D. For period starting January 1, 2009 2009: Incentive Step Points Required Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3,080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 E. For period starting January 1, 2010: Incentive Step Points Required Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3,080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 * Must have obtained a minimum of an Associate Degree to qualify for this additional compensation. SECTION 2. The Merit Incentive points are to be awarded as follows: A. Prior to January 1, 1973 each class hour at approved courses of more than ten (10) hours conducted by state, federal or other training agencies outside of the Departmental in-service training programs and initial recruit academy training - 1/20 point. B. After January 1, 1973 each class hour at approved courses of more than ten (10) hours conducted by state, federal or other training agencies outside of the Departmental in-service training programs and initial recruit academy training - 1/15 point. C. Each full year of service in the Department - 1 point. D. Each approved semester hour credit obtained in a college, technical institute or other institution of higher learning in courses prescribed by the Chief of Police with approval of the Township Committee - 1 point. X. Xxxxxxxxxx E. Qualifying average mark xxxx of eighty (80) or above in annual in- service training examinations - 1 point. X. Xxxxxxxxxx F. Recognized hours obtained in correspondence courses prescribed by the Chief of Police with approval of the Township Committee. Points to be assigned each course prior to the commencement of said course. Range: from 2 to 6 points. G. Associate Degree - 15 points. However, qualification for the merit incentive points will be upon receipt of an Associate Degree without regard to any other qualifying criteria. X. H. Associate Degree in Police Science - 25 points. I. When an employee is awarded an Associates Degree, Merit Incentive points for possession of this degree will apply, together with the Merit Incentive point credits earned to achieve the Associates Degree, whether or not the employee has reached top grade pay. X. Xxxxxxxxxxxxx J. Baccalaureate Degree - 35 points. X. Xxxxxxxxxxxxx K. Baccalaureate Degree with Police Field Major - 50 points. L. An employee who is hired having already earned an Associate Degree or a Baccalaureate Degree will accumulate points under the Merit Incentive Program at the Associate Degree level until the employee reaches top grade, at which time Merit Incentive points will be awarded for the Baccalaureate Degree. M. Merit Incentive Program points will be awarded only for the acquisition of one Associates Degree and one Baccalaureate Degree. There are no Merit Incentive points for advanced degrees. N. From 0 to 4 points (merit) annually for Superior Officers Merit Rating. O. All Police Officers appointed prior to the enactment of Ordinance No. 69-21 shall be awarded, one time and one time only, points on the following basis: 1. For each year of service - 1 point. 2. Merit rating for each year of service - 2 points. 3. In-service training for each year of service - 1 point. 4. For each hour completion of approved course as submitted by the Chief of Police - 1 to 20 points. SECTION 3. Points shall accumulate be accumulated from date of appointment. Points earned during the period January 1st 1 through December 31st 31 are added and applied to the accumulated point total in the succeeding year for any additional compensation due in accordance with schedule set forth herein above. However, the additional compensation to be added to the base set forth in Schedule "A" shall not commence until completion of service as a Third Grade Patrolmanhereinabove. A. Township will establish a panel consisting of the Township Administrator, Chief of Police, a Superior Officer Bargaining Unit representative, a Patrolman and Detective Patrolman Bargaining Unit representative, and a floating panel member, preferably of the education field to establish recommended higher education courses, non-college courses, continuing education courses, seminars, etc., . to help further and prepare Employee to carry out duties and responsibilities. B. Courses other than higher education courses that an Employee would be expected to attend would be scheduled at times that would impose the use of the least amount of off-duty hours feasible feasible, subject to the availability and needs of instructors. C. The Township would assume registration and enrollment costs of non-higher education coursecourses, seminars, etc.

MERIT INCENTIVE PROGRAM. SECTION 1. In addition to the annual salary, a Merit Incentive merit incentive step payment program is hereby instituted for all Fifth (5th) Grade Patrolmen hired before January 1Sergeants, 1996 Lieutenants and for all Sixth (6th) Grade Patrolmen hired after January 1, 1996Captains. Such Merit Incentive merit incentive step payment shall be determined according to the following schedule and implemented in accordance with Schedule "A". A. For period starting January 1, 20062002: Incentive Step Points Required Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3,080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 B. For period starting January 1, 2003: Incentive Step Points Required Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3,080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 B. For period starting January 1, 2007: Incentive Step Points Required Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3.080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 C. For period starting January 1, 2008 2004: Incentive Step Points Required Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3,080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 D. 5,600.00 C. For period starting January 1, 2009 Incentive Step Points Required Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3,080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 E. For period starting January 1, 20102005: Incentive Step Points Required Dollar Value Per Point Additional Compensation 1st 30 $28.00 $ 840.00 2nd 45 28.00 1,260.00 3rd 70 28.00 1,960.00 4th 90 28.00 2,520.00 5th 110 28.00 3,080.00 6th 120 28.00 3,360.00 7th 140 28.00* 3,920.00 8th 160 28.00* 4,480.00 9th 200 28.00* 5,600.00 * Must have for this obtained a additional minimum of an Associate compensation. Degree to qualify for this additional compensation. SECTION 2. The Merit Incentive points are to be awarded as follows: A. Prior to January 1, 1973 each class hour at approved courses of more than ten (10) hours conducted by state, federal or other training agencies outside of the Departmental in-service training programs and initial recruit academy training - 1/20 point. B. After January 1, 1973 each class hour at approved courses of more than ten (10) hours conducted by state, federal or other training agencies outside of the Departmental in-service training programs and initial recruit academy training - 1/15 point. C. Each full year of service in the Department - 1 point. D. Each approved semester hour credit obtained in a college, technical institute or other institution of higher learning in courses prescribed by the Chief of Police with approval of the Township Committee - 1 point. X. Xxxxxxxxxx average mark of eighty (80) or above in annual in- service training examinations - 1 point. X. Xxxxxxxxxx hours obtained in correspondence courses prescribed by the Chief of Police with approval of the Township Committee. Points to be assigned each course prior to the commencement of said course. Range: from 2 to 6 points. G. Associate Degree - 15 points. However, qualification for the merit incentive points will be upon receipt of an Associate Degree without regard to any other qualifying criteria. X. Associate Degree in Police Science - 25 points. I. When an employee is awarded an Associates Degree, Merit Incentive points for possession of this degree will apply, together with the Merit Incentive point credits earned to achieve the Associates Degree, whether or not the employee has reached top grade pay. X. Xxxxxxxxxxxxx Degree - 35 points. X. Xxxxxxxxxxxxx Degree with Police Field Major - 50 points. L. An employee who is hired having already earned an Associate Degree or a Baccalaureate Degree will accumulate points under the Merit Incentive Program at the Associate Degree level until the employee reaches top grade, at which time Merit Incentive points will be awarded for the Baccalaureate Degree. M. Merit Incentive Program points will be awarded only for the acquisition of one Associates Degree and one Baccalaureate Degree. There are no Merit Incentive points for advanced degrees. N. From 0 to 4 points (merit) annually for Superior Officers Merit Rating. O. All Police Officers appointed prior to the enactment of Ordinance No. 69-21 shall be awarded, one time and one time only, points on the following basis: 1. For each year of service - 1 point. 2. Merit rating for each year of service - 2 points. 3. In-service training for each year of service - 1 point. 4. For each hour completion of approved course as submitted by the Chief of Police - 1 to 20 points. SECTION 3. Points shall accumulate from date of appointment. Points earned during the period January 1st through December 31st are added and applied to the accumulated point total in the succeeding year for any additional compensation due in accordance with schedule set forth herein above. However, the additional compensation to be added to the base set forth in Schedule "A" shall not commence until completion of service as a Third Grade Patrolman. A. Township will establish a panel consisting of the Township Administrator, Chief of Police, a Superior Officer Bargaining Unit representative, a Patrolman and Detective Patrolman Bargaining Unit representative, a floating panel member, preferably of the education field to establish recommended higher education courses, non-college courses, continuing education courses, seminars, etc., to help further and prepare Employee to carry out duties and responsibilities. B. Courses other than higher education courses that an Employee would be expected to attend would be scheduled at times that would impose the use of the least amount of off-duty hours feasible subject to the availability and needs of instructors. C. The Township would assume registration and enrollment costs of non-higher education course, seminars, etc.