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DEFINITIONS

Accretion – The change of a position’s classification due to a gradual and permanent change in the
assigned duties and responsibilities.

Across-the-board Increase - General increase amount given to all eligible employees; may be either
a flat amount or a percentage of base rate, sometimes referred to as general increase.

Administrative Leave - Paid leave not charged to annual leave or sick leave

Anniversary Date - (1) The date used in some merit-pay systems at which a review of the employee's
salary occurs. It may be the anniversary of hiring, last pay increase, promotion or some other reference
point.

Appeal- The right of a regular employee to appear before the Personnel Board to be heard on matters
of discrimination, unfair practices or other grievances of such person in the manner prescribed in these
policies and procedures. EEOC Director should address claims related to discrimination.

Applicant - An individual who has completed and submitted an application for employment with the
Augusta, Georgia Human Resources Department.

Appointee - An individual selected from a Human Resources referral list in accordance with the
Policies and Procedures.

Appointing Authority - Any officer, commission, board or body having the power of appointment,
employment or removal from positions in any office, department, commission, board or institution; or
any person or group of persons having the power by virtue of the Constitution, Statute, or lawfully
delegated authority to make appointments to positions of employment in Augusta, Georgia

Approved Job Title - This is a job title that is specifically approved by the Commission to be used
by accounting department to track all financial transactions associated with the job itself. An approved
job title cannot be changed by anyone unless approval is granted by the Commission.

Associated Market Reference Values - The combination of Career Family, Career Band, Job
Type/Role, and Contribution Level provides a link to labor market compensation, while the market
criteria contribute to the defined Career Family framework. Comparing salary data with market data
contributes to informed decisions about compensation.

At-will Employee – An employee that can be discharged at any time with or without cause and does
not have any appeal rights under the disciplinary policies and procedures.

Authorized Position - A position created through the authorized and budgeted addition to an
organizational unit of a position not previously existent.

Base Wage Rate (or base rate) - The hourly rate or monthly salary paid for a job performed. This
does not include shift differentials, benefits, overtime, incentive premiums, or any pay element other
than the base rate.

Benchmarking - Process of measuring one’s own services and practices against recognized leaders
in order to identify areas of improvement.

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