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Formal definition

Formal evaluation is limited to the process followed over a designated period of time which results in a written document assessing an employee’s competency in meeting the requirements of that employee’s position or objectives for a said period of time.
Formal observation and review job responsibilities with the employee. The ninety (90) work day probationary period can be extended at the discretion of the supervisor for another forty-five (45) days. Annual evaluations may be based on a variety of input sources, based on the determination of the evaluator as to what information is pertinent, reliable and representative of the employee's normal job performance. Other input sources may include (but are not limited to) "informal observations", statements from employees or other persons who have worked with or observed the employee in the performance of job duties and review of documents or other physical evidence relevant to analysis of the quality and or quantity of work performed by the employee. Teachers acting as immediate supervisors of paraprofessionals may provide input into paraprofessional evaluations but shall not have final responsibility for writing the "Evaluation".
Formal complaint means a complaint that cannot be resolved informally or is considered serious and therefore needs to be addressed formally. For example, misconduct by a staff member, possible crime or regulatory offence, discriminatory behaviour (staff or student), or similar.

Examples of Formal in a sentence

  • NOTE: Bidders’ Tax Compliance Status before award of Formal Written Quotation will be verified on Central Supplier Database.

  • Formal and legal budgetary control is based upon nine major classes of disbursements known as functions, not by fund.

  • OGS will consider all information relevant to the Formal Dispute, and may, in its discretion, suspend, modify, or cancel the disputed procurement/Contract action prior to issuance of a Formal Dispute decision.

  • OGS reserves the right to consider or reject the merits of any Formal Dispute.

  • OGS reserves the right to require the filer to meet or participate in a conference call with OGS to discuss the Formal Dispute when, in its sole judgment, circumstances so warrant.


More Definitions of Formal

Formal evaluation shall be defined as a planned observation. The teacher not subject to the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act and administrator shall agree on the dates and times of the formal evaluation/observation. In no event shall a formal evaluation be for less than thirty (30) minutes.
Formal currency exchange market. Accordingly, non-financed, United States dollar payments for goods imported into Colombia must occur by one of three methods: (1) transactions through Colombian financial institutions regulated by the Banco de la República; (2) transactions through formal currency exchange houses licensed by the Superintendencia Bancaria to engage in international currency transfers; or (3) transactions from a dollar denominated account at a foreign bank, called a “Cuenta Corriente de Compensación” (current compensation account) that is registered in the importer’s name with the Banco de la República.
Formal means a suit and tie, or at least a suitable long sleeve shirt and tie for Council meetings and neatly dressed or formal attire, exclusive of smart casual, for committees of Council and workshops.
Formal means that the methods of reasoning are valid by virtue of their form and independent of their content.
Formal setting means that the people working at government and non government agencies. At the government agencies, they are referred to the Welfare workers, namely those coming from outside social work educational background. In non-government organizations or social organizations, many volunteers devote themselves to the disadvantaged.
Formal. If the grievance is not resolved informally within twenty (20) school days of the informal presentation, the aggrieved party may take the grievance to the Associations’ Grievance Committee. The Associations’ Grievance Committee may reduce the grievance to writing and present it to the Superintendent of Schools within thirty (30) school days of informal presentation. If the aggrieved party does not comply with the time limit prescribed, the grievance will become null and void. The above informal and formal step deadlines may be extended by mutual consent of the Association’s Grievance Committee and the Superintendent of Schools.
Formal. Dated Letter to the Scholarship Committe containing: > Summary of past work in your chosen field and plans for the coming year. > Extracurricular activities over the past year. > Current professional goals. > Any other information you would like the commitee to consider. • Official Transcript for the 2015-2016 academic year. • Optional Letter of Recommendation.