The director or an agency that has received performance management confirmation for decentralized compensation administration may provide additional pay to employees on a lump sum basis. Such payment to an individual or group of employees is to recognize outstanding performance or the achievement of predefined work goals. Any pay granted under this section is a premium that is not part of the base salary.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 41.06 RCW. 11-23-054, § 357-58-135, filed 11/10/11, effective 12/13/11; 05-12-069, § 357-58-135, filed 5/27/05, effective 7/1/05.]