1. Structure

The Performance Evaluation Review Committee ("PERC") is composed of three principal members and three alternates. One principal and alternate shall be appointed by the Secretary General from a list of qualified candidates submitted by DHRS, and one principal and one alternate shall be appointed by the Secretary General from a list presented by the Staff Committee. The third member shall be the Director of DHRS, who shall chair the Committee and who shall appoint a senior staff member in that Department to serve as the third alternate. Members serve for the calendar year and may be re-appointed. Those persons appointed to fill vacancies created during a calendar year shall serve for the balance of that year.

2. Functions and Responsibilities

The functions and responsibilities of PERC are as follows

a. To review a random cross section of year-end performance evaluations to ensure that:

i. the performance goals are specific, measurable, achievable, results-oriented, time-defined and linked to the area's work objectives;

ii. in cases of inferior or outstanding performance, the documentation provided adequately supports the rating;

b. To serve as an alternative mechanism for reviewing staff grievances arising out of the performance evaluation process in place of Reconsideration, if so requested by the aggrieved staff member in accordance with Section II(H) of these Guidelines.

c. To make recommendations to the Secretary General to change or refine the performance evaluation process.

Staff Association representatives:

» Denise Goolsarran - Principal

» Sandra Elhom - Alternate