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by the Commission in setting the annual wage adjustment. The Commission retains the flexibility to set the annual wage adjustment at any amount it deems appropriate. Annual Wage Adjustment Process (information only): The Committee discussed the need for ERMU to adopt a consistent, market -based practice for computing the annual wage adjustment. Such a practice would keep our wages slightly above the market midpoint as was desired by the Commission when discussing the recently approved compensation study. The Committee discussed applying the lineworker metro average adjustment to all employees since it was a local area average that was specific to the utility industry. It was discussed that some years the metro average would lag other market indicators such as the Consumer Price Index or the cost of inflation, while other years it would be higher. Overall, history has demonstrated that the metro average and the market indices tend to balance out over time. The Committee was split, some members felt the applicability of the metro average made it the ideal choice for a consistent practice while others felt locking into a consistent practice was too limiting. The consensus was the metro average was a reasonable starting point, but definitive use should not be assumed as extenuating circumstances may require adjustments. UPMIC Policy and Scorecard Updates (motion/direction required): Over the course of the two WBC meetings, several updates to the UPMIC were discussed to ensure the UPMIC measures are reasonable and achievable. The proposed scorecard (attached) includes the recommended adjustments. These updates include: • Implementation of a two-tier system, with standard goals awarded at 2% and stretch goals awarded at 3% • Introduction of more challenging goals for two electric criteria (SAIDI and SAIFI) and the inventory accuracy criteria • Addition of a Strategic Planning (Dashboard Progress) criteria • Addition of a Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) criteria • Removal of the Financial Reserves criteria Review of Purchased Vacation (PVT) Time Policy (motion/direction needed): The Committee discussed rescinding the PVT Policy. The PVT policy and its record -keeping can be confusing and recent changes in the accrual of vacation hours have offset the need for it. The Committee determined the policy should be rescinded. Revised organizational chart (information only): The Committee reviewed a revised organizational chart reflecting an additional water operator position and the conversion of an existing water operator position to a lead water operator. The changes are needed in anticipation of drilling two new water wells in 2025 that would be followed by up to two new water treatment plants. The Committee supported the recommended updates to the organizational chart. ATTACHMENTS: • 2025 Proposed UPMIC Scorecard • 2024 ERMU Organizational Chart Page 2 of 2 121