Common use of Test phase Clause in Contracts

Test phase. The Test Phase will involve defined group/s of Intake and Continuing Eligibility Workers and Supervisor/Management teams, as determined in the design phase, implementing the proposed operational model/s for a set period of time. During the test phase there will be regular check-ins, which will include iterative fine tuning, gathering data, and recognizing best practices and lessons learned. The test phase will continue for up to one (1) year. At the conclusion of the test phase, the DEBS business operational model/s, as determined through this program, will be documented and implemented. To properly document the DEBS operational model/s implemented, either the County or SEIU shall be permitted a limited reopener of SSU Appendix G Article G.9 Section 9.7(a & b) and any other sections of Appendix G that are directly impacted by the results of this study. This Side Letter shall sunset on the expiration date of the successor MOA to the 3/9/2020- 6/25/2023 MOA; this side letter shall then be removed and not included in a future MOA. Letter of Understanding The parties (Union and County) agree to meet within 30 days of ratification to establish parameters of the DFCS over standard pilot program. This program is to provide a stipend for referrals over the contractual standard. The parties agree to the following: • SWII/III who receive 1-2 referrals over the contractual standard shall receive a monthly stipend of $100 • SWII/III who receive 3 or more referrals over the contractual standard shall receive a monthly stipend of $150 • SWII/III in Continuing, DI, NMD, or Voluntary Services who are over the contractual standard may receive a monthly stipend of $100 if over the contractual standard for over 60 days. The parties agree that no sooner than one (1) year from implementation of the DFCS over standard pilot program, the parties will review data, suggestions, and workload studies and the County will meet and confer if it is interested in continuing and/or modifying the terms of the DFCS over standard pilot program. If the County and the Union do not meet, then the DFCS over standard pilot program will be discontinued.