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Merit Board of Appeals January 28, 2015 <br />where it came from and we think it closely models our collective bargaining <br />agreements. <br />Chair Kuewa inquired whether that would apply to temporary—if someone <br />temporarily promoted would be entitled to an increase in pay, but there was a <br />question whether that person actually qualified for that grade level they were being <br />promoted to. Was it addressed that when doing temporary promotions they would <br />need to meet the qualification requirements? <br />Mr. Hermes replied in the affirmative. There's always review and it has to be met. <br />Ms. Rabago commented for clarification purposes, there are "temporary <br />assignments" and "temporary appointments." <br />Ms. Toriano replied that it's not for temporary assignments. Mr. Hermes added <br />that they're two different things. <br />Mr. Hermes explained the terms "promotion" versus an "assignment." A <br />temporary promotion is a "promotion." It has a limitation date, you need to meet <br />the minimum qualifications, and there's a certain computation that would apply. <br />Ms. Toriano added that there's an official change in their job title. <br />Mr. Hermes explained that for a "temporary assignment" there is no official change <br />in their permanent position. They are temporarily assigned to something else. <br />Mr. Hermes added that as far as compensation—once it's determined whether it's <br />a promotion, transfer, et cetera—in our policy in the section of promotions, <br />transfers—the compensation is the same. In 99% of the situations for temporary <br />assignment, you do not necessarily need to qualify for the job. They would need to <br />be able to satisfactorily perform the significant duties of the position as determined <br />by the department head. <br />Mr. Hermes stated that there are some exceptions to this—there are some <br />collective bargaining agreements that actually state "qualify." Some of these <br />situations require licenses or something to that affect, where you may violate a law <br />if you're assigned, and don't have that kind of a license. But that's the vast <br />minority—the vast majority is a managerial determination. <br />Chair Kuewa asked for a clarification concerning temporary assignment, whether <br />they receive an increase in their pay. <br />Mr. Hermes replied that they do. If you were to take that action, you would first <br />want to determine what kind of action you'll be taking because there are some <br />Page 15 <br />