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)