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136 D - Compensation
City of Greensboro Personnel Policy Manuał
employee must meet the minimum requirements of the higher position. The position in which the
employee is acting must be either 1) vacant due to an employee separation for at least 30 calendar
days, or 2) the incumbent employee must be absent from work for at least 30 calendar days. For the
acting employee the following conditions must be met:
A. Vacant Position – The employee acting in a higher capacity position is eligible, at the
department’s initiation and with Human Resources’ prior approval, to receive Acting Pay. The
Acting Pay supplement does not change the employee’s base salary.
B. Absent Employee – The employee acting in the stead of an employee absent due to illness,
injury or long-term offsite training, is eligible for this Acting Pay, at the department’s initiation
and with Human Resources’ advance approval.
5.2 An employee acting in the stead of another employee on special assignment within the
department or light duty assignment is not eligible for Acting Pay.
5.3 The acting employee must assume the responsibilities of the higher-level position in addition
to his own regularly assigned responsibilities. Subordinates and other employees will not be
compensated for assuming the acting employee’s responsibilities (no “trickle-down” effect).
5.4 The acting employee must assume the responsibilities of the higher-level position for all of the
work or duty days in the 30-day calendar period.
5.5 When the employee continues in the Acting Assignment for the amount of time beyond the
initial 30-day calendar period Acting Pay will be paid in full payroll period increments.
5.6 The employee will normally not receive Acting Pay for more than six months. Requests for
extensions require approval of the Compensation Manager who will consult with the Employment
Manager as needed.
6.0 PROCEDURES
6.1 The Department Director who determines Acting Pay is warranted based on circumstances that
meet the conditions of this policy will send a recommendation in writing to the Human Resources
Department. See appendix document, This
Form must be submitted to Human Resources/Employment Division fifteen (15) calendar days
in advance of the beginning of any Acting Assignment. Notification should only be made to the
employee after written approval is provided by Human Resources.
6.2 The Human Resources Employment Division will first review the Acting Assignment and
Acting Pay Request form from an equal employment perspective. The City is committed to
equal opportunity in all matters relating to hiring, assignment, promotion and other personnel
actions to help ensure a competent and diverse workforce. Decisions on employment are based on
qualifications, experience, and suitability for the job. HR/ Employment will collaborate with the
requesting department to ensure that the selection decision is fair and equitable in accordance with
Federal and State laws, regulations, and City policies.