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N0. 15815 ORDER CONCERNING BUDGET POLICIES FOR 1984-85 FISCAL YEAR
On motion made by Commissioner Holland, seconded by Commissioner Higgins, the Court
unanimously approved the following budget policies for the 1984-85 fiscal year:
1. Beginning salaries for Kerr County employees shall be set as follows:
A. Clerical $790.00 per month
B. Road & Bridge, $4.56 per hour
C. Sheriff's Deputies, $1200.00 per month if certified
$1000.00 per month if uncertified
D. Dispatchers, $840.00 per month
E. Maintenance, $790.00 per month
The Court may, however, set a higher salary for an employee who is experienced in the
type of work for which he or she is being employed, upon written recommendation of the
official or department head specifying the basis for such recommendation.
2. For satisfactory performance of duties after a minimum of 3 months employment,
employees may receive a probationary increase of $50.00 per month, or the equivalent of $.30
per hour, upon written recommendation of the official or department head for whom he or she
works, to be approved by the Court and recorded in the minutes of the Court.
3. Merit increases may be granted for exceptionally good and consistent performance
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in the same position as recognition for outstanding performance, but not, however, for the
purpose of equalizing or adjusting salaries. The Court will consider requests from officials
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or department heads for merit increases at the regular April and September terms of Court.
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A completed performance evaluation Łorm as prescribed by the Court shall be brought before
the Court for review with the official or department head to substantiate such request.
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N0. 15816 APPROVAL OF ADOPTION OI' PERSONNEL POLICIES FOR KF.RR COUNTY
On this the 11th day of December 1984, upon motion made by Commissioner Holland, second-
I ed by Commissioner Guthrie, the Court unanimously approved Adoption of Personnel Policies for
Kerr County in its entirety, to be effective as of the first day of January 1985.
PERSONNEL POLICY
KERR COUNTY
A MESSAGE FROM THE COr~1ISSI0NERS COURT
These policies set forth the primary rules governing employment with Kerr County and
serve to inform employees of the benefits and obligations of employment with the County.
'They have been prepared and adopted in order to promote consistent, equitable, and effective
!,'practices by both employees and supervisors which will result in high quality public service.
The policies apply equally to all employees of the County unless specifically exempted
by Federal or State law which supercedes local policy. Elected officials and other officers
are covered to the extend allowed by laws governing their offices.
Kerr County is a public tax-supported organization. Its employees must adhere to high
standards of public service that emphasize professionalism, courtesy, and avoidance of even
the appearance of illegal or unethical conduct. Employees are expected to carry out efficient-
ly the work items which are their responsibility, to maintain good moral conduct, and to do
their part in maintaining good relationships with the public, with other governmental employees..
and officials, with their supervisors, and with fellow employees.
Employees are to be punctual in maintaining work hours, keeping appointments, and meeting
schedules for completion of work.