176.0 VII-i CLARIFICATION NOTICE POLICY MANUALS APPLICABLE TO USM STAFF EMPLOYEES The USM Board of Regents approved BOR-USM Policy VII - P1.00 effective July 1, 1996; technical amendments approved by the Chancellor June 15, 2001. This policy establishes two major job groups for Staff employees of the USM: Nonexempt and Exempt. As a result of this action, the following terms on any policies promulgated prior to July 1, 1996 should read: Instead of: It should be: -Classified (Nonexempt) -Nonexempt -Classified (Exempt) -Exempt -Academic Administrator -Exempt -Unclassified -Exempt -Associate Staff -Exempt -Administrative -Exempt The Nonexempt and Exempt job groups were established as part of the USM Pay Program approved by the BOR. Phase I-Nonexempt was approved and implemented on July 1, 1996. Phase II-Exempt was approved and implemented on January 1, 2000. Any amendments or new policies promulgated after July 1,1996 shall reflect the changes made above. This notice applies to the following policy manuals: 1. Bylaws, Policies and Procedures of the BOR-USM 2. Laws Relating to and Governing Policies and Procedures of the BTSUC 3. UM Personnel Policies and Rules for Classified Employees 4. UM Personnel Policies and Rules for Associate Staff 5. UM BOR Policies and Procedures Manual Date: June 15, 2001 APPROVED: Donald N. Langenberg, Chancellor (Replaces Clarification Notice dated March 25, 1996)