Section 26Sec./Art. 26

Performance Rating System. There shall be established a performance rating system, which shall be administered in accordance with rules, regulations and standards established by the Civil Service Commission for all officers and employees in both the competitive and non-competitive service. Such performance rating system shall be administered in such manner as to continually foster the improvement of individual employee efficiency.

Each department, bureau, office, or agency may, after consultation with and approval by the Commission establish and use one or more performance rating plans appropriate to the various groups of positions in the department, bureau, office or agency concerned. No performance rating shall be given or used as a basis for any personnel action except under a performance rating plan and on the forms and in accordance with standards and procedures approved by the Commission: Provided, That each employee shall be informed periodically by his supervisor about his efficiency rating.