Sec. C-2. Transfer from the Salary Plan program and special account funding. The Salary Plan program in the Department of Administrative and Financial Services may be made available as needed through allotment by financial order, upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor, to be used for the implementation of collective bargaining agreements for employees of the Judicial Department in fiscal years 1999-00 and 2000-01. Positions supported from sources other than the General Fund must be funded whenever possible from those other sources.

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.

SUMMARY

Part A implements the cost items in the collective bargaining agreements reached between the Judicial Department and the Maine State Employees Association for employees in the administrative services bargaining unit, the supervisory bargaining unit and the professional bargaining unit.

1. It provides for the adjustment of salary schedules in fiscal year 1999-00.

2. It provides for the adjustment of salary schedules in fiscal year 2000-01.

3. It provides for the elimination of the first step and the addition of a new top step.

4. It provides for similar and equitable treatment of probationary and other employees in classifications in the administrative services bargaining unit, the supervisory bargaining unit and the professional bargaining unit.

Part B implements the cost items for employees excluded from collective bargaining.

1. It defines excepted employees.

2. It provides for the adjustment of salary schedules in fiscal year 1999-00.