Discussion and possible action to amend the Webb County Personnel Policy and Procedures, Section 7.01, to clarify that all new hires including attorneys must be placed at the entry level of their specific grade as per their years of experience, in accordance to the employee slot, and any other matters incident thereto.
Issue: Section 7.01 of the Webb County Personnel Policy and Procedures need to be clarified in an effort to specify the intent of the Commissioners Court placing the salary of all employees at the entry level and deferring discretionary step increases for new employees until after the required probationary period.
Solution: Amending Section 7.01 will clarify the intent of the Court, placing the salary of all employees at the entry level and deferring discretionary step increases for new employee until after the required probationary period.
Result: The action will require all new employees be placed on a probationary period at the entry level of their specific grade.