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Council to revisit staff longevity bonuses, personnel handbook and merit system after retreat discussions
Summary
Councilors discussed retaining and restructuring the longevity/retention bonus program, completing a revised personnel handbook, and clarifying merit pay mechanics. They asked a small group of councilors and staff to move the handbook and longevity proposals toward formal policy language.
Personnel policies were a recurring subject at the retreat. Councilors debated whether to preserve or revise the town’s longevity/retention bonus program and how best to tie raises to performance, longevity, or steps. Several members said the town’s existing longevity program is intended to reward retention and loyalty but that the structure and tiers merit reexamination. Councillor Kathleen said the town should not reduce existing payments…
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