Common use of Special Merit Advancement Clause in Contracts

Special Merit Advancement. The Harbor Manager may authorize advancement of an employee to any of the last five steps, (Steps "B" through "F"), earlier than the employee normally would be eligible by virtue of length of service. Such action is reserved for very exceptional cases, and shall be approved only after being carefully analyzed. A special merit advancement need not affect or change the date of a subsequent regular merit increase.

Special Merit Advancement. The Harbor Manager may may, upon the recommendation of the Chief Harbor Patrol Officer, authorize advancement of an employee to any of the last five steps, (Steps "B" through "F"), earlier than the employee normally would be eligible by virtue of length of service. Such action is reserved for very exceptional cases, cases and shall be approved only after being carefully analyzed. A special merit advancement need not affect or change the date of a subsequent regular merit increase.