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must eventually be rendered and no resolution is agreed to, the decision

shall be issued pursuant to the procedures outlined in Article 34.1(b).

(6) Health Insurance
A permanent affected employee who elects the severance option and is

separated, shall continue to be covered under the State’s Health Insurance
Plan at the same contribution rate as an active employee for one year

following such separation or until reemployment by the State or
employment by another employer, whichever occurs first.

(7) Savings Clause
If any provision of this Severance Option is found to be invalid by a

decision of a tribunal of competent jurisdiction, then such specific provision
or part thereof specified in such decision shall be of no force and effect, but

the remainder of this Severance Option shall continue in full force and
effect.

Appendix IX

Counseling
Counseling is an effort on the part of a supervisor to provide to an

employee, positively or negatively, significant feedback regarding on-the-
job activity. It is meant to be a positive communication device, clarifying

what has occurred and what is expected. Counseling is not disciplinary,
having constructive goals, such as assisting in employee development, or

teaching or modifying behavior. It involves face-to-face contact and out of
respect to the employee and the process, must be conducted in private.

Counseling is not viewed as a routine matter. When contemplating the

issuance of a follow-up memo, supervisors should consider if that level of
normal response is necessary or appropriate. Not all incidents require
counseling, not all counseling requires the issuance of a memo.

Consideration of this action may be appropriate for discussion with higher

levels of supervision and/or the personnel department. If such a memo is
issued to an employee, it must accurately describe the discussion and clearly

establish expectations for the future. Overall, counseling is viewed as a
supportive supervisory means of communication with employees.

Any grievances regarding counseling are grievable only to the extent
provided by Article 18 of the Agreement.

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