Common use of Pay for New Employees Clause in Contracts

Pay for New Employees. A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B., C., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency or department head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight (8) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency or department head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency or department head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight (8) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. ‌ A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B., C., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency or department head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight (8) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency or department head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency or department head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight (8) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. ‌ A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B., C.X., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency or department head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight (8) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency or department head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency or department head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight (8) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. ‌ A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B., C., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency or department head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight (8) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency or department head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's ’s previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency or department head, the County Chief Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight (8) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B., C., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency or department head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight (8) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency Agency or department head Department Head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency or department head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight (8) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B., C., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency or department head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight (8) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency or department head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency or department head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight (8) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting reciting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B., C., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency Agency or department head Department Head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight seven (8) 7) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency Agency or department head Department Head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency Agency or department headDepartment Head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight seven (8) 7) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. ‌ A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B., C., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency or department head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight (8) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency or department head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency or department head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight (8) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting reciting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B., C.X., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency or department head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight (8) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency or department head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency or department head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight (8) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B., C., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency or department head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight (8) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency or department head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's ’s previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency or department head, the County Chief Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight (8) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B., C., C. and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency Agency or department head Department Head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight ten (8) 10) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency Agency or department head Department Head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's ’s previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency Agency or department headDepartment Head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight ten (8) 10) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. ‌ A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B., C., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency Agency or department head Department Head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight seven (8) 7) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency Agency or department head Department Head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency Agency or department headDepartment Head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight seven (8) 7) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. ‌ A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B., C., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency or department head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight (8) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency Agency or department head Department Head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency or department head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight (8) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B., C., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency or department head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight seven (8) 7) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency or department head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency or department head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight seven (8) 7) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B.3.B., C.X., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency Agency or department head Department Head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight seven (8) 7) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency Agency or department head Department Head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency Agency or department headDepartment Head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight seven (8) 7) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B., C.X., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency or department head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight (8) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency or department head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency or department head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight (8) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting reciting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B.3.B., C.X., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency Agency or department head Department Head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight seven (8) 7) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency Agency or department head Department Head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency Agency or department headDepartment Head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight seven (8) 7) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment.to E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B., C.X., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency or department head Department Head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight seven (8) 7) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency or department head Department Head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency or department headDepartment Head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight seven (8) 7) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B.Sections.3 B., C., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency Agency or department head Department Head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight seven (8) 7) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency Agency or department head Department Head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency Agency or department headDepartment Head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight seven (8) 7) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B., C.X., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency or department head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight (8) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency or department head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency or department head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight (8) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. ‌ A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B.3.B., C., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency Agency or department head Department Head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight seven (8) 7) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency Agency or department head Department Head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency Agency or department headDepartment Head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight seven (8) 7) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B., C., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources OfficerDirector, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency Agency or department head Department Head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight (8) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency Agency or department head Department Head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency Agency or department headDepartment Head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight (8) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B.3.B., C.X., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency or department head Department Head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight seven (8) 7) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency or department head Department Head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency or department headDepartment Head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight seven (8) 7) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. ‌ A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B.3.B., C.X., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency Agency or department head Department Head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight seven (8) 7) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency Agency or department head Department Head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency Agency or department headDepartment Head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight seven (8) 7) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B., C.X., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency or department head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight (8) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency or department head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency or department head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight (8) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B., C., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency or department head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight (8) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency or department head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's ’s previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency or department head, the County Chief Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight (8) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting and labor market considerations.

Pay for New Employees. A. A new employee shall be paid at the recruiting step of the salary range in effect for the particular class or position in which the new employee is hired except as provided in Sections 2.B., C., and D., below. B. Upon recommendation of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Board may, by minute order, authorize that a particular position be filled at any step within the range. When the Board authorizes the filling of the position at a step which is higher than the recruiting step of the salary range, it may, by minute order, advance the salary of incumbents of positions in that class or related classes in order to retain equitable relationships. C. The agency or department head may authorize the appointment of employees at any of the first eight (8) steps of the salary range. Such appointments shall be made only when the agency or department head makes a determination that there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County from such appointments and makes a determination that the applicant's previous training and experience enables him or her to make a greater contribution than a less experienced employee. D. Upon recommendation of the agency or department head, the County Executive Officer may authorize the appointment of employees beyond step eight (8) of the salary range when there is a direct and measurable benefit to the County for such appointment. E. 1. The County may adjust the recruiting step of classes during the term of this Agreement, wherever justified, by recruiting reciting and labor market considerations.