As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
The assignment of an individual classification to an appropriate
class on the basis of kind of work, duties and the responsibilities
of the classification.
The person(s) who has the authority, by statute or Easton's
Home Rule Charter, to appoint employees and remove employees from
their position for good cause.
The placement of a person in a position.
A class shall comprise one or more classifications that are
so similar in the basic character of their duties and responsibilities
that the same pay scale, title and minimum qualification requirements
can be applied and the classifications can fairly and equitably be
treated under like conditions for all other personnel purposes. The
same minimum qualification requirements shall be applied to all classifications
in a class regardless of the department in which the classification
is located.
The class specification shall state the characteristic duties,
responsibilities and desirable qualification requirements which distinguish
a given class from other classes. The specification will be descriptive
but not restrictive, that is, the class specification shall describe
the more typical types of work which may be allocated to a given class
but shall not be construed to restrict the assignment of other duties
related to the class.
The title assigned to any particular class and used for reference
to that class.
A group of current duties and responsibilities assigned or
delegated by appropriate authority to one person.
The classification plan comprises a schematic list of classifications
supported by written specification setting forth the duties and responsibilities
of each class and the minimum qualifications necessary for appointment
to a classification of that class. Classifications are allocated to
classes based upon an approved job evaluation system.
The salary or wages earned by any employee by reason of service
in the classification, but does not include allowance for expenses
authorized and incurred as incidents to employment.
The movement of an employee from a classification in one
class to a classification in another class with a lower maximum pay
rate.
Any employee who by virtue of his or her work responsibilities
is the primary administrative officer in his or her department and
who supervises one or more employees, as indicated on the below list.
The Town Administrator, by administrative policy, shall be responsible
for annually updating the list of all department heads.
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Collector/Treasurer
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Director of Public Works
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Fire Chief
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Police Chief
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Town Accountant
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The permanent, involuntary termination of a person from Town
service.
An oral warning, written reprimand, suspension, demotion
or dismissal taken for good cause by the appropriate authority.
A person occupying an appointive position, or an appointive
person who is on authorized leave of absence, who are not exempt officials.
The date on which an employee commences performance of duties
and is placed on the payroll.
All of the tests of fitness taken together that are applied
to determine the fitness of applicants for classifications of any
class.
Employees who meet one of the definitions for exemption under
the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Elected officials, Town Counsel, persons under the control
of the School Committee, members of boards, commissions and committees
and all employees whose wages, benefits and working conditions are
governed by a collective bargaining agreement.
An employee who is in an approved, full-time position in
Town service which is funded for an entire year.
A misunderstanding or disagreement between an employee and
a supervisor that relates to working conditions and relationships
or to policies, rules and regulations.
The current occupant of a position.
The separation of an employee because of lack of work or
funds or other reasons not related to fault, delinquency or misconduct
on the part of the employee.
An authorized absence from regularly scheduled work hours
which has been approved by proper authority.
Employees who are eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor
Standards Act.
An employee whose average workweek does not exceed 35 hours
and which is funded for an entire year.
A percentage increase in pay for an employee who meets the
eligibility conditions specified in these policies.
Any and all activities affecting any aspect of an employee's
status which includes appointments and changes in appointments, original
hiring, reemployment, transfer, promotion, demotion, changes in hours,
reallocation, resignation, suspension, discharge, placement on leave,
step increases, etc.
The movement of an employee from a classification in one
class to a classification in another class with a higher maximum pay
rate.
The assignment of a classification to a class different from
the one to which it was previously assigned.
Compensation provided to the employee in accordance with
the Salary Plan.
A schedule of compensation for all classes in the Classification
Plan, including any successive pay rate steps established for each
class. All classifications allocated to one class will be paid according
to the salary range established for that class.
Any employee who, by virtue of his or her work responsibilities,
exercises control over one or more other employees' job performance,
work scheduling or related functions.
An involuntary absence without pay imposed on an employee
for disciplinary action or pending final outcome of appeal.
The appointment of an employee for a period not to exceed
six months.
An employee appointed for a period not to exceed six months,
regardless of the number of hours worked per week.
A generic term meant to be applied to any department, board,
committee, commission or any other body of Town government in which
persons are employed.
The movement of an employee from one classification to another
classification in the same class or of another class having the same
maximum pay rate.
