Common use of Salary Step Advancement Clause in Contracts

Salary Step Advancement. A. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney I shall, upon completion of one year in a step of the range prescribed for that class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. 1. Upon completion of two years of service in the class, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon a finding, as reported to the Controller, that such action is warranted. 2. Employees in the classification of Deputy City Attorney I, upon completion of one year at Salary Step D, shall be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney II, at Salary Step A, unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney II unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. B. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney II shall, upon completion of one year in a step of the range established for the class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1, 2006, employees in the classification of Deputy City Attorney II, upon completion of three years at Salary Step F, shall be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney III, at Salary Step A, unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney III unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. 2. Effective January 1, 2008, employees in the classification of Deputy City Attorney II, upon completion of one year (12 months) at Salary Step F, shall be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney III, at Salary Step A, unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney III unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. C. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney III shall, upon completion of one year in a step of the range established for the class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009, no employee shall advance beyond Step E of the range except on the basis of ascertained merit as determined by the City Attorney. Effective January 1, 2010, advancement beyond Step E shall be in accordance with Section C above. X. Xxxxxxxxx classified as Deputy City Attorney IV shall, upon completion of one year in a step of the range established for the class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009, no employee shall advance beyond Step E of the range except on the basis of ascertained merit as determined by the City Attorney. Effective January 1, 2010, advancement beyond Step E shall be in accordance with Section D above. E. Employees classified as Assistant City Attorney shall, upon completion of one year in a step of the range established for the class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009, no employee shall advance beyond Step E of the range except on the basis of ascertained merit as determined by the City Attorney. Effective January 1, 2010, advancement beyond Step E shall be in accordance with Section E above. X. The City Attorney has, subject to budgetary constraints and position authorities, the authority to promote attorneys or to advance them to higher pay steps. The City Attorney will send to the CAO written findings of good cause justifying deviation from restrictions in this MOU or elsewhere upon promotions or step advancement.

Salary Step Advancement. A. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney I shall, upon completion of one year in on a step of the range prescribed for that class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. 1. Upon completion of two years of service in the classIn addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon a finding, as reported to the Controller, finding that such action is warranted. 2. Employees B. Under no circumstances shall an employee with satisfactory service spend more than six years in the classification class of Deputy City Attorney I. After completion of the sixth year of satisfactory service in the class of Deputy City Attorney I, upon completion of or after having served one year at Salary Step Dof satisfactory service on the highest salary step for the class, the employee shall be placed in the classification of advance to Deputy City Attorney II, at Salary Step A, unless there is a finding by the . Any Deputy City Attorney that an employee I who has rendered less more than six years of satisfactory service. Such employee service on the effective date of the 2016-2019 MOU shall not be placed in the classification of advance to Deputy City Attorney II unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory serviceon their next salary anniversary date. B. C. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney II shall, upon completion of one year in a step of the range established for the class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, finding that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1, 2006, employees D. Under no circumstances shall an employee with satisfactory service spend more than six years in the classification of Deputy City Attorney II, upon . After completion of three years at Salary Step F, shall be placed the sixth year of satisfactory service in the classification of Deputy City Attorney III, at Salary Step A, unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney III unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. 2. Effective January 1, 2008, employees in the classification class of Deputy City Attorney II, upon completion of or after having served one year (12 months) at Salary Step Fof satisfactory service on the highest step for the class, the employee shall be placed in the classification of advance to Deputy City Attorney III, at Salary Step A, unless there is a finding by the . Any Deputy City Attorney that an employee II who has rendered less more than six years of satisfactory service. Such employee service on the effective date of the 2016-2019 MOU shall not be placed in the classification of advance to Deputy City Attorney III unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory serviceon their next salary anniversary date. C. E. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney III shall, upon completion of one year in on a step of the range established for the class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, finding that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009, no Automatic step advancement upon a salary anniversary date shall cease when an employee shall advance beyond Step E in the class of Deputy City Attorney III reaches the top step of the salary range except on for the basis of ascertained merit as determined class. Advancement to Deputy City Attorney IV (or higher classification) shall require an affirmative action by the City Attorney. Effective January 1, 2010, advancement beyond Step E shall be in accordance with Section C above. X. Xxxxxxxxx F. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney IV shall, upon completion of one year in on a step of the range established for the class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, finding that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009, no Automatic step advancement upon a salary anniversary date shall cease when an employee shall advance beyond Step E in the class of Deputy City Attorney IV reaches the top step of the salary range except on for the basis of ascertained merit as determined class. Advancement to Assistant City Attorney (or higher classification) shall require an affirmative action by the City Attorney. Effective January 1, 2010, advancement beyond Step E shall be in accordance with Section D above. E. G. Employees classified as Assistant City Attorney shall, upon completion of one year in on a step of the range established for the class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, finding that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1H. Upon advancement from a lower class to a higher class in accordance with the above provisions, 2007 through December 31, 2009, no the employee shall advance beyond Step E be placed on the salary step of the range except on of the basis higher class which results in a minimum of ascertained merit as determined by a 5.5% increase from the City Attorney. Effective January 1, 2010, advancement beyond Step E shall be salary rate previously held in accordance with Section E abovethe lower class. X. I. The City Attorney has, subject to budgetary constraints and position authorities, the authority to promote attorneys or to advance them to higher pay steps. The City Attorney will send to the CAO written findings of good cause justifying deviation from restrictions in this MOU or elsewhere upon promotions or step advancement.

Salary Step Advancement. ‌ A. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney I shall, upon completion of one (1) year in on a step of the range prescribed for that class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. 1. Upon completion of two years of service in the classIn addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon a finding, as reported to the Controller, finding that such action is warranted. 2. Employees B. Under no circumstances shall an employee with satisfactory service spend more than six (6) years in the classification class of Deputy City Attorney I. After completion of the sixth (6th) year of satisfactory service in the class of Deputy City Attorney I, upon completion or after having served one (1) year of one year at Salary Step Dsatisfactory service on the highest salary step for the class, the employee shall be placed in the classification of advance to Deputy City Attorney II, at Salary Step A, unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney II unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. B. C. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney II shall, upon completion of one (1) year in a step of the range established for the class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, finding that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1, 2006, employees D. Under no circumstances shall an employee with satisfactory service spend more than six (6) years in the classification of Deputy City Attorney II, upon . After completion of three years at Salary Step F, shall be placed the sixth (6th) year of satisfactory service in the classification of Deputy City Attorney III, at Salary Step A, unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney III unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. 2. Effective January 1, 2008, employees in the classification class of Deputy City Attorney II, upon completion or after having served one (1) year of one year (12 months) at Salary Step Fsatisfactory service on the highest step for the class, the employee shall be placed in the classification of advance to Deputy City Attorney III, at Salary Step A, unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney III unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. C. E. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney III shall, upon completion of one (1) year in on a step of the range established for the class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, finding that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009, no Automatic step advancement upon a salary anniversary date shall cease when an employee shall advance beyond Step E in the class of Deputy City Attorney III reaches the top step of the salary range except on for the basis of ascertained merit as determined class. Advancement to Deputy City Attorney IV (or higher classification) shall require an affirmative action by the City Attorney. Effective January 1, 2010, advancement beyond Step E shall be in accordance with Section C above. X. Xxxxxxxxx F. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney IV shall, upon completion of one (1) year in on a step of the range established for the class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, finding that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009, no Automatic step advancement upon a salary anniversary date shall cease when an employee shall advance beyond Step E in the class of Deputy City Attorney IV reaches the top step of the salary range except on for the basis of ascertained merit as determined class. Advancement to Assistant City Attorney (or higher classification) shall require an affirmative action by the City Attorney. Effective January 1, 2010, advancement beyond Step E shall be in accordance with Section D above. E. G. Employees classified as Assistant City Attorney shall, upon completion of one (1) year in on a step of the range established for the class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, finding that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1H. Upon advancement from a lower class to a higher class in accordance with the above provisions, 2007 through December 31, 2009, no the employee shall advance beyond Step E be placed on the salary step of the range except on of the basis higher class which results in a minimum of ascertained merit as determined by a five and one-half (5.5%) increase from the City Attorney. Effective January 1, 2010, advancement beyond Step E shall be salary rate previously held in accordance with Section E abovethe lower class. X. I. The City Attorney has, subject to budgetary constraints and position authorities, the authority to promote attorneys or to advance them to higher pay steps. The City Attorney will send to the CAO written findings of good cause justifying deviation from restrictions in this MOU or elsewhere upon promotions or step advancement.

Salary Step Advancement. A. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney I shall, upon completion of one year in on a step of the range prescribed for that class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. 1. Upon completion of two years of service in the classIn addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon a finding, as reported to the Controller, finding that such action is warranted. 2. Employees B. Under no circumstances shall an employee with satisfactory service spend more than six years in the classification class of Deputy City Attorney I. After completion of the sixth year of satisfactory service in the class of Deputy City Attorney I, upon completion of or after having served one year at Salary Step Dof satisfactory service on the highest salary step for the class, the employee shall be placed in the classification of advance to Deputy City Attorney II, at Salary Step A, unless there is a finding by the . Any Deputy City Attorney that an employee I who has rendered less more than six years of satisfactory service. Such employee service on the effective date of the 2016-2019 MOU shall not be placed in the classification of advance to Deputy City Attorney II unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory serviceon their next salary anniversary date. B. C. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney II shall, upon completion of one year in on a step of the range established for the class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, finding that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1, 2006, employees D. Under no circumstances shall an employee with satisfactory service spend more than six years in the classification of Deputy City Attorney II, upon . After completion of three years at Salary Step F, shall be placed the sixth year of satisfactory service in the classification of Deputy City Attorney III, at Salary Step A, unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney III unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. 2. Effective January 1, 2008, employees in the classification class of Deputy City Attorney II, upon completion of or after having served one year (12 months) at Salary Step Fof satisfactory service on the highest step for the class, the employee shall be placed in the classification of advance to Deputy City Attorney III, at Salary Step A, unless there is a finding by the . Any Deputy City Attorney that an employee II who has rendered less more than six years of satisfactory service. Such employee service on the effective date of the 2016-2019 MOU shall not be placed in the classification of advance to Deputy City Attorney III unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory serviceon their next salary anniversary date. C. E. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney III shall, upon completion of one year in on a step of the range established for the class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, finding that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009, no Automatic step advancement upon a salary anniversary date shall cease when an employee shall advance beyond Step E in the class of Deputy City Attorney III reaches the top step of the salary range except on for the basis of ascertained merit as determined class. Advancement to Deputy City Attorney IV (or higher classification) shall require an affirmative action by the City Attorney. Effective January 1, 2010, advancement beyond Step E shall be in accordance with Section C above. X. Xxxxxxxxx F. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney IV shall, upon completion of one year in on a step of the range established for the class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, finding that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009, no Automatic step advancement upon a salary anniversary date shall cease when an employee shall advance beyond Step E in the class of Deputy City Attorney IV reaches the top step of the salary range except on for the basis of ascertained merit as determined class. Advancement to Assistant City Attorney (or higher classification) shall require an affirmative action by the City Attorney. Effective January 1, 2010, advancement beyond Step E shall be in accordance with Section D above. E. G. Employees classified as Assistant City Attorney shall, upon completion of one year in on a step of the range established for the class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, finding that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1H. Upon advancement from a lower class to a higher class in accordance with the above provisions, 2007 through December 31, 2009, no the employee shall advance beyond Step E be placed on the salary step of the range except on of the basis higher class which results in a minimum of ascertained merit as determined by a 5.5% increase from the City Attorney. Effective January 1, 2010, advancement beyond Step E shall be salary rate previously held in accordance with Section E abovethe lower class. X. I. The City Attorney has, subject to budgetary constraints and position authorities, the authority to promote attorneys or to advance them to higher pay steps. The City Attorney will send to the CAO written findings of good cause justifying deviation from restrictions in this MOU or elsewhere upon promotions or step advancement.

Salary Step Advancement. ‌ A. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney I shall, upon completion of one year in on a step of the range prescribed for that class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. 1. Upon completion of two years of service in the class, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon a finding, as reported to the Controller, that such action is warranted. 2. Employees in the classification of Deputy City Attorney I, upon completion of one year at Salary Step D, shall be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney II, at Salary Step A, unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney II unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. B. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney II shall, upon completion of one year in a step of the range established for the class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, finding that such action is warranted. 1. B. Effective July 1April 7, 20062024, employees in under no circumstances shall an employee with satisfactory service spend more than four years as a Deputy City Attorney I. After completion of the classification fourth year of satisfactory service as a Deputy City Attorney I, or after having served one year of satisfactory service on the highest salary step for Deputy City Attorney I, the employee shall advance to Deputy City Attorney II, upon completion of three years at Salary Step F, shall be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney III, at Salary Step A, unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney III unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. 2. Effective January 1, 2008, employees in the classification of Deputy City Attorney II, upon completion of one year (12 months) at Salary Step F, shall be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney III, at Salary Step A, unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney III unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. C. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney III II shall, upon completion of one year in on a step of the range established for the classDeputy City Attorney II, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, finding that such action is warranted. 1D. Under no circumstances shall an employee with satisfactory service spend more than six years as a Deputy City Attorney II. Effective July 1After completion of the sixth year of satisfactory service as a Deputy City Attorney II, 2007 through December 31or after having served one year of satisfactory service on the highest step for the class, 2009, no the employee shall advance beyond Step E of the range except on the basis of ascertained merit as determined by the to Deputy City Attorney. Effective January 1, 2010, advancement beyond Step E shall be in accordance with Section C aboveAttorney III. X. Xxxxxxxxx E. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney IV III shall, upon completion of one year in on a step of the range established for the classDeputy City Attorney III, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, finding that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009, no Automatic step advancement upon a salary anniversary date shall cease when an employee shall advance beyond Step E in the class of Deputy City Attorney III reaches the top step of the salary range except on for the basis of ascertained merit as determined class. Advancement to Deputy City Attorney IV (or higher classification) shall require an affirmative action by the City Attorney. Effective January 1, 2010, advancement beyond Step E shall be in accordance with Section D above. E. F. Employees classified as Assistant Deputy City Attorney IV shall, upon completion of one year in on a step of the range established for the classDeputy City Attorney IV, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon findingfinding that such action is warranted. Automatic step advancement upon a salary anniversary date shall cease when an employee in the class of Deputy City Attorney IV reaches the top step of the salary range for the class. Advancement to Assistant City Attorney (or higher classification) shall require an affirmative action by the City Attorney. G. Employees classified as Assistant City Attorney shall, as reported upon completion of one year on a step of the range established for Assistant City Attorney, be advanced to the Controllernext higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1H. Notwithstanding LAAC Section 4.91, 2007 through December 31, 2009, no employee shall advance beyond Step E of the range except on the basis of ascertained merit as determined by the City Attorney. Effective January 1, 2010, upon advancement beyond Step E shall be from a lower class to a higher class in accordance with Section E abovethe above provisions, the employee shall be placed on the closest step within the salary range for the higher class which provides at least a 5.5% increase from the salary rate previously held in the lower class. In no case shall an employee be placed lower than the lowest step rate or higher than the top step rate of the salary range for the new class. X. I. The City Attorney has, subject to budgetary constraints and position authorities, the authority to promote attorneys or to advance them to higher pay steps. The City Attorney will send to the CAO written findings of good cause justifying deviation from restrictions in this MOU or elsewhere upon promotions or step advancement.

Salary Step Advancement. ‌ A. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney I shall, upon completion of one (1) year in on a step of the range prescribed for that class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. 1. Upon completion of two years of service in the class, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon a finding, as reported to the Controller, that such action is warranted. 2. Employees in the classification of Deputy City Attorney I, upon completion of one year at Salary Step D, shall be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney II, at Salary Step A, unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney II unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. B. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney II shall, upon completion of one year in a step of the range established for the class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, finding that such action is warranted. B. Effective April 7, 2024, under no circumstances shall an employee with satisfactory service spend more than four (4) years as a Deputy City Attorney I. After completion of the fourth (4th) year of satisfactory service as a Deputy City Attorney I, or after having served one (1. Effective July 1) year of satisfactory service on the highest salary step for Deputy City Attorney I, 2006, employees in the classification of employee shall advance to Deputy City Attorney II, upon completion of three years at Salary Step F, shall be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney III, at Salary Step A, unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney III unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. 2. Effective January 1, 2008, employees in the classification of Deputy City Attorney II, upon completion of one year (12 months) at Salary Step F, shall be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney III, at Salary Step A, unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney III unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. C. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney III II shall, upon completion of one (1) year in a step of the range established for the classDeputy City Attorney II, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, finding that such action is warranted. D. Under no circumstances shall an employee with satisfactory service spend more than six (6) years as a Deputy City Attorney II. After completion of the sixth (6th) year of satisfactory service as a Deputy City Attorney II, or after having served one (1. Effective July 1) year of satisfactory service on the highest step for the class, 2007 through December 31, 2009, no the employee shall advance beyond Step E of the range except on the basis of ascertained merit as determined by the to Deputy City Attorney. Effective January 1, 2010, advancement beyond Step E shall be in accordance with Section C aboveAttorney III. X. Xxxxxxxxx E. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney IV III shall, upon completion of one (1) year in on a step of the range established for the classDeputy City Attorney III, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, finding that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009, no Automatic step advancement upon a salary anniversary date shall cease when an employee shall advance beyond Step E in the class of Deputy City Attorney III reaches the top step of the salary range except on for the basis of ascertained merit as determined class. Advancement to Deputy City Attorney IV (or higher classification) shall require an affirmative action by the City Attorney. Effective January 1, 2010, advancement beyond Step E shall be in accordance with Section D above. E. F. Employees classified as Assistant Deputy City Attorney IV shall, upon completion of one (1) year in on a step of the range established for the classDeputy City Attorney IV, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon findingfinding that such action is warranted. Automatic step advancement upon a salary anniversary date shall cease when an employee in the class of Deputy City Attorney IV reaches the top step of the salary range for the class. Advancement to Assistant City Attorney (or higher classification) shall require an affirmative action by the City Attorney. G. Employees classified as Assistant City Attorney shall, as reported upon completion of one (1) year on a step of the range established for Assistant City Attorney, be advanced to the Controllernext higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1H. Notwithstanding LAAC Section 4.91, 2007 through December 31, 2009, no employee shall advance beyond Step E of the range except on the basis of ascertained merit as determined by the City Attorney. Effective January 1, 2010, upon advancement beyond Step E shall be from a lower class to a higher class in accordance with Section E abovethe above provisions, the employee shall be placed on the closest step within the salary range for the higher class which provides at least a five and one-half (5.5%) increase from the salary rate previously held in the lower class. In no case shall an employee be placed lower than the lowest step rate or higher than the top step rate of the salary range for the new class. X. I. The City Attorney has, subject to budgetary constraints and position authorities, the authority to promote attorneys or to advance them to higher pay steps. The City Attorney will send to the CAO written findings of good cause justifying deviation from restrictions in this MOU or elsewhere upon promotions or step advancement.

Salary Step Advancement. A. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney I shall, upon completion of one year in a step of the range prescribed for that class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. 1. Upon completion of two years of service in the class, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon a finding, as reported to the Controller, that such action is warranted. 2. Employees in the classification of Deputy City Attorney I, upon completion of one year at Salary Step D, shall be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney II, at Salary Step A, unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney II unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. B. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney II shall, upon completion of one year in a step of the range established for the class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1, 2006, employees in the classification of Deputy City Attorney II, upon completion of three years at Salary Step F, shall be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney III, at Salary Step A, unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney III unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. 2. Effective January 1, 2008, employees in the classification of Deputy City Attorney II, upon completion of one year (12 months) at Salary Step F, shall be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney III, at Salary Step A, unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be placed in the classification of Deputy City Attorney III unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. C. Employees classified as Deputy City Attorney III shall, upon completion of one year in a step of the range established for the class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009, no No employee shall advance beyond Step E of the range except on the basis of ascertained merit as determined by the City Attorney. Effective January 1, 2010, advancement beyond Step E shall be in accordance with Section C above. X. Xxxxxxxxx classified as Deputy City Attorney IV shall, upon completion of one year in a step of the range established for the class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009, no No employee shall advance beyond Step E of the range except on the basis of ascertained merit as determined by the City Attorney. Effective January 1, 2010, advancement beyond Step E shall be in accordance with Section D above. E. Employees classified as Assistant City Attorney shall, upon completion of one year in a step of the range established for the class, be advanced to the next higher step unless there is a finding by the City Attorney that an employee has rendered less than satisfactory service. Such employee shall not be advanced to the next higher step unless and until the City Attorney finds that the employee is rendering satisfactory service. In addition, the City Attorney may advance any employee within the range upon finding, as reported to the Controller, that such action is warranted. 1. Effective July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009, no No employee shall advance beyond Step E of the range except on the basis of ascertained merit as determined by the City Attorney. Effective January 1, 2010, advancement beyond Step E shall be in accordance with Section E above. X. The City Attorney has, subject to budgetary constraints and position authorities, the authority to promote attorneys or to advance them to higher pay steps. The City Attorney will send to the CAO written findings of good cause justifying deviation from restrictions in this MOU or elsewhere upon promotions or step advancement.