1.An employee, including those designated as Management, may be temporarily advanced to a higher rate of pay in circumstances where the department head assigns the employee to perform a majority of duties (normally assigned to a classification carrying a higher maximum rate of pay. Such assignments are for the purpose of performing work required due to an extended absence of the regular incumbent or due to a vacancy, and must receive the prior approval of the City Manager. Employees shall have the right to refuse such an assignment, except during a declared emergency.

2.Work at a higher level must be performed on a continuous basis for a period in excess of four (4) consecutive workweeks in order to be eligible for additional compensation or as specified in the memorandum of understanding of the employee’s bargaining unit.