Procedures for Issuing Performance Plans Sample Clauses
The Procedures for Issuing Performance Plans clause establishes the formal process by which performance plans are developed, communicated, and implemented for employees or contractors. Typically, this involves outlining the steps for drafting the plan, obtaining necessary approvals, and delivering the finalized plan to the relevant parties, often within a specified timeframe at the start of a performance period. By standardizing these procedures, the clause ensures consistency and transparency in performance management, helping to set clear expectations and reduce misunderstandings about performance criteria and objectives.
Procedures for Issuing Performance Plans. A. The employee will receive, within 30 calendar days of the start of the new rating period, in writing, the critical elements and performance standards for their position. Performance plans will be issued on an annual basis, or when the employee changes positions, or when a critical element or performance standard is changed, or when the employee is assigned to a new supervisor.
B. At the time the supervisor issues the written critical elements and performance standards to the employee through USAP, the supervisor, the employee and the employee's Union representative (if the employee elects to have one present) will discuss the critical elements and performance standards.
C. If the critical elements or performance standards are unclear to the employee, the supervisor will seek to clarify the elements and standards. If the employee has suggestions for changes to the office-specific elements and standards, the supervisor will consider the employee’s requested changes before completing the plan. Management has the right to establish critical elements and performance standards.
D. After the discussion has been completed, and all suggested changes considered, the supervisor and employee will complete and sign the employee’s performance plan in USAP. A copy will be available in USAP for review by the employee. The Agency will provide a copy of the performance plan to the employee’s Union representative, if any. The final performance plan will be issued within 15 calendar days of the employee’s receipt of the initial performance plan described in Section 4A of this Article.
Procedures for Issuing Performance Plans. A. The employee will receive, within thirty (30) calendar days of the start of the new rating period, in writing, the critical elements and performance standards for the position. Performance standards will be issued on an annual basis, or when the employee changes positions, or when a critical element or performance standard is changed.
B. In the event that an employee needs additional clarification or context over the performance elements or standards, or in regard to a performance appraisal, the employee may request a meeting with the supervisor and the next level supervisor. This meeting will be held on a timely basis. The employee will be granted a reasonable amount of time up to one (1) hour to meet with a Union Representative for informal consultations prior to the meeting with the next level supervisor.
C. The supervisor and employees are encouraged to discuss the performance plan for a position. If a critical element or performance standard is unclear to the employee, or the employee has input regarding the elements and standards, the supervisor will seek to clarify the elements and standards. The supervisor will consider the employee’s input before completing the plan. Management has the right to set performance standards. The finalization of the completed plan requires action by the reviewing official (normally the 2nd level supervisor).
D. After the discussion has been completed, and all input considered, the supervisor, reviewing official, and employee will complete and sign the employee’s performance plan. A copy will be furnished to the employee.