The policy of the Town is to establish job descriptions for
all positions and to establish proper relationships between positions
based on the level of responsibilities assumed. Administration will
set the minimum qualifications required to perform each job. Compensation
will be set and reviewed by Administration within budgeted allowance.
Administration shall review the work of all positions periodically
or as needed and adjust as necessary to provide services to the citizens
of South Hadley.
Administration will determine all starting rates based on comparatives,
qualifications and best practices.
Performance-based evaluation will be offered to all employees
and will utilize a continuous review process. Any increases for performance
will be included in the planning process for the subsequent fiscal
year and be awarded appropriately.
An employee whose position is reorganized and assigned additional
responsibilities will be compensated at an appropriate rate set by
Administration.
Administration may transfer employees between departments based
upon the needs of the municipality. Administration may assign supervisory
responsibilities as deemed necessary over employees.
Administration may grant a pay increase whenever the duration
of a temporary assignment exceeds 15 consecutive days.