Merit award

(1) An Officer whose service has been outstanding may be granted a merit award of a lump sum of money not exceeding two increments in the salary scale, by the Committee. (2) Such an award shall not be granted more than once every three years or more than twice in a specific grade. (3) Where the Clerk considers that an Officer's service merits the grant of a merit award, the Clerk shall, in making the recommendation– (a) prepare a review of the Officer's work for the period of twelve months prior to the recommendation for the award; and (b) submit the recommendation to the Committee.