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27 Section 9. USE OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS. A. General Schedule (GS) employees in the bargaining unit will receive within - grade increases when eligible and their performance is at an accepta ble level of competence as defined by applicable law and regulations. B. Performance appraisals may be used as a basis for determining promotions. An employee is not eligible for a career promotion unless performing at the "Success" or equivalent level or be tter. The attainment of a "Success" or equivalent rating does not; in and of itself entitle such an employee to a career promotion. Section 10. When an employee is considered to be performing at the "Minimally Acceptable" level, the Employer will provide assistance to help the employee improve his/her performance. ARTICLE 17 RECOGNITION AND AWARDS PROGRAM Section 1. Incentive Awards. The Statute (5 USC, Chapter 45) provides that incentive awards may be used as a form of recognition for superior performa nce by an individual employee or to recognize a special act or service by an employee or by a group of employees. The incentive award may be monetary, honorary, or both. When used to recognize a special act or service, the award is intended to recognize pe rformance which exceeds job requirements as a onetime occurrence; performance on a particular project or assignment; a creative effort that contribute to science or research; or an act of heroism. While the periodic appraisal provides the opportunity to re view and assess how actual performance compares with standards set for the job, supervisors should also recognize employees through awards at other times. If the supervisor determines that recognition is merited, the recommendation should be submitted as s oon as possible so that the award will be timely. Section 2. The Employer agrees that monetary/non - monetary awards associated with ratings shall be based solely on the comparison of job performance against the Performance Standards for the duties and resp onsibilities of the Employee's position and not with other BUE's. Section 3. The ATCFC shall notify the Facility Representative or his/her designee as soon as practical when any BUEs receive any award.

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