S.L. 363.20 Art. 6Performance bonus.

(1) The Council may also, at its discretion, award to the

Executive Secretary, at the end of any financial year, a performance bonus not exceeding 10% of the last salary received:

Provided that the Council shall also award to the Executive Secretary at least 5% of the performance bonus:

Provided further that in the case of those Executive Secretaries whose employment was terminated prior to the end of the financial year the bonus payable shall be computed on his last salary received.

(2) (a) If the performance bonus is approved, this shall be made in accordance with the following criteria : 5% - if in the opinion of the Local Council the Executive Secretary has performed his duties in a fully satisfactory manner, as well as having shown a high level of competence and capability in a manner whereby, in general terms, he has met all the objectives which could be met in the circumstances and may sometimes have even exceeded them. The level of performance required at this level should be such that in a consistent manner the Executive Secretary has met all requirements of the position.

10% - if in the opinion of the Local Council the Executive Secretary has not only performed his duties in a fully satisfactory manner, but in a significant and tangible manner he performed beyond competent level, and also where his performance is one which goes beyond what is normally required of the position.

(b) These levels shall be evaluated by means of a performance appraisal carried out on the form found in the Schedule. This performance appraisal is intended to help the Local Council to evaluate the Executive Secretary’s performance.