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Resolution No. 18(2012)
ST C R Ql lJ: VTY RESOLUTION ADOPTING ST. CROIX COUNTY PAY FOR
WZSHc PERFORMANCE POLICY
1 WHEREAS, on March 6, 2012 the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors approved a
2 county-wide Strategic Plan including a mission statement and key priorities; and
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4 WHEREAS, County departments have developed departmental goals and operational
5 work plans which are aligned with the County Board's Strategic Plan; and
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7 WHEREAS, St. Croix County has developed a Pay For Performance (P4P) compensation
8 system designed to link employee work performance to the strategic plan and mission of the
9 County, as well as, motivate employees to develop and contribute to their maximum ability by
10 compensating those employees based on job performance; and
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12 WHEREAS, the Committee of the Whole met on July 17, 2012 and approved the St.
13 Croix County Pay For Performance Policy as presented by the County Administrator.
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15 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of
16 Supervisors adopts the attached Pay For Performance Policy as presented by the County
17 Administrator and directs the County Administrator to integrate this policy into daily operations.
Sponsored By. Committee of the Whole on July 17, 2012
Legal - Fiscal- Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note: None
Fiscal Impact: The 2012 Budget includes $200,000 for Pay for Performance for non-represented
employees as well as $16,000 within some
department budgets based on a 2011 assumption of the potential for step
advancement based on performance on or about
July 1, 2012. Future financial impact will be included in the approval of the annual
budget.
Don Gillen, Corporation C s 7/ /2012 Ta e i ce Direc r 7/12/2012
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
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Roll Call - Vote Requirement - Majority of Supervisors Present
RESULT: ADOPTED [1'5 TO 3]
-`MOVER: Buck Malick, Supervisor
SECONDER: David Peterson, Supervisor
AYES: Agnes Ring, Tim Hood, Daryl Standafer, Fred Yoerg, Buck Malick, Chris Kiiber, Richard Ottino, Roger
Larson, Ron Kiesler, Andy Brinkman, David Peterson, Joe Hurtgen, Brian Hurtgen, Duane Russett, William Peavey
NAYS: Travis Schachtner, Dave Ostness, Fred Horne
ABSENT: Tom Hawksford
This Resolution was ADOPTED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on August 7, 2012
Cindy Campbell, County Clerk
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PAY FOR PERFORMANCE (P4P) POLICY
1. PURPOSE
The St. Croix County P4P compensation system is designed to link employee work
performance to the strategic plan and mission of the County, as well as, motivate employees
to develop and contribute to their maximum ability by compensating those employees based
on job performance.
2. OUTCOMES
The County's P4P compensation system will produce the following primary outcomes:
1. Aligns pay and performance with the County's mission, Strategic Plan, core values,
structure, leadership, and culture.
2. Differentiates employee performance and recognizes varying levels of performance
through varying levels of compensation.
3. Directs the focus on outcomes and results that benefit the public, and strengthens public
confidence that the County will listen, adapt, and produce results.
4. Maintains the County's competitive position in the labor market in order to attract and
retain the highest talent possible.
5. Provides incentives for continuous performance improvement and high achievement.
3. STANDARDS
The County's P4P compensation system has the following standards:
1. P4P compensation policy will be understood and accepted by employees.
2. All departments are responsible for establishing operational goals for each of its units and
employees that are specific, measureable, attainable, realistic and timely.
3. All employees will be evaluated in an appropriate category for his/her position outlined by
a standard set of core competencies.
4. All departments will be expected to engage in continuous measurement, assessment,
coaching, and feedback.
5. All departments shall use the official evaluation form provided by the Human Resources
Department for all types of evaluations including mid-probation, end of probation, and annual
reviews.
6. All employee's final annual performance evaluation shall be reviewed by the Department
Head before submission to the Human Resources Director.
7. The Human Resources Director shall review the effectiveness of the County's
performance evaluation system, upon which P4P is based, and in consultation with the County
Administrator, make revisions to the program and/or forms as necessary to encourage employee
performance that strives to attain the mission and core values of the County.
4. FUNDING
Each fiscal year the County Administrator shall recommend an appropriate funding level to be
available for P4P increases through the budget process. The County Administrator will take into
account the County's overall financial state in establishing a budget for P4P which is part of the
overall budget submitted to the Board of Supervisors.
5. SCOPE
5.1 The P4P compensation system applies to all employees whose pay is not subject to some
other parallel pay plan or agreement and who are in non-probationary status.
5.2 Employees will be eligible to be considered for P4P only once each fiscal year.
5.3 Employees at the maximum of their pay grade are not eligible to be considered for base
accumulating pay increase.
6. ELIGIBILITY
Within established parameters, each department will be responsible for determining the P4P for
each employee, with standards set and evaluated by department management and documented on
the County's performance evaluation form.
Overall P4P At or Above At or Above
Employee Rating Recommendations Below Midpoint Midpoint Maximum
4.71-5.00 Base + % X X % only
4.01-4.70 Base (step) X X % only
3.01-4.00 Merit X X X
0.00-3.00 No increase X X X
7. PERFORMANCE RATINGS
Exceeded Expectations (5.00) Employee consistently demonstrates superior performance.
Initiative and outputs are over and above the stated requirements. Employee is an extraordinarily
competent and knowledgeable individual who consistently exceeds requirements identified
goals/objectives. Performance at this level occurs throughout the year and across all aspects of
the job. Performance at this level is so distinguished that other individuals actively seek this
individual out for counsel and assistance. Employee is widely recognized as a role model.
Achieved Expectations (3.00) Employee is fully successful and reliably demonstrates good, solid
performance. Initiative and outputs are dependable and of high quality. Employee is a
competent, knowledgeable, and valuable individual who consistently meets all core requirements
of the position and identified goals/objectives.
Partially Achieved Expectations (1.00) Employee does not consistently meet expectations and/or
employee has failed to achieve identified goals/objectives in their entirety. Employee may be
generally competent and knowledgeable about most aspects of work, but needs marked
improvement in critical areas of the job. Performance Improvement Plan is highly recommended
to address any core competency or organizational objective that is rated in this category.
Did Not Achieve Expectations (0.00) Employee consistently performs below expectations and/or
employee has failed to make reasonable progress toward identified goals. Employee lacks
competence and knowledge of critical aspects of the position and consistently fails to meet
requirements of the job. Level of performance is unacceptable and significant improvement is
needed promptly in most aspects of the position. Performance Improvement Plan is required to
address any core competency or organizational objective that is rated in this category.