Common use of MOVEMENT WITHIN THE RANGE Clause in Contracts

MOVEMENT WITHIN THE RANGE. Affected employees below the top step of the salary range shall be considered for salary adjustment on an annual basis and may receive an adjustment of up to three (3) steps within a year. The Police Chief shall have the authority to grant step increases. Adjustments for affected employees in the classification of Police Officer shall be made effective on the anniversary of the employee’s date of hire, except for the initial step increase which shall be made at six months of service if the employee's job performance at the six month period is satisfactory. Adjustments for affected employees in the classifications of Police Detective, Police Sergeant, and Police Lieutenant shall be made effective on the anniversary date of the employee's promotion. The Police Chief shall have the authority to grant salary adjustments more than once annually only to the extent that an employee not exceeds an increase of three steps within a one year period. Salary increases within the salary range shall be based upon satisfactory job performance. The standard adjustment for satisfactory job performance shall be two steps. In no instance will a step increase be granted unless an employee has demonstrated satisfactory performance in at least one of the employee's last two evaluations.