Merit. Merit may be awarded when proficiency, growth and levels of performance are considerably better than what is viewed as “normal” and recognizes exceptional contributions. Effective May 1, 1.0% of the total annual membership salary from the previous fiscal year is allocated for merit and will be provided as a lump sum. All members meeting the criteria in Article 9.6.2 are eligible for merit. Lump sum bonuses will not be added to a member’s base salary. All available funds will be dispersed to the meritorious recipients. The amount of merit each member receives will be at the discretion of the employer however, no merit award shall exceed eight percent (8%) of the member’s current salary per merit year. Merit decisions are not subject to the grievance procedure.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
