Texas Tech University

2007-2008 Resolution 7

June 19, 2008

Resolution on Development of a Comprehensive Merit Distribution Policy

WHEREAS, Texas Tech University does not maintain a comprehensive Operating Policy on Merit distribution; and,

WHEREAS, there is not a consistent and equitable Operating Policy to refer to or uphold when Merit is available; and,

WHEREAS, employees should be provided an opportunity to review and comprehend such an Operating Policy; and,

WHEREAS, a comprehensive Operating Policy would aid in an equitable distribution of Merit when available;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Staff Senate on this 19th day of June 2008, recommends Human Resource Services establish a Task Force with Staff Senate representation to develop, recommend, and implement such an Operating Policy; and,   

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be presented to Chancellor Kent Hance, President Jon Whitmore, members of the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents; and Human Resource Services.

Introduced to, and passed by, the Texas Tech University Staff Senate on June 19, 2008.