Section 97-2-008 - PERFORMANCE REPORTS008.01 General 008.01A The performance report program is designed to provide a channel of communication between the Executive Secretary and the employee. If conscientiously applied, the program will enable the employee to become increasingly aware of the importance of his job, his manner of performance and the level of performance the Executive Secretary expects. It will also inform him of areas of weakness, or of areas of praiseworthy performance. The report can be used as a guideline for considering employees for advancements in pay and promotion.008.02 Frequency of Reports 008.02A Annual performance reports shall be prepared on all permanent full-time and part-time employees on December 31 of each calendar year. Additional reports shall be prepared when the Executive Secretary desires to record instance of performance worthy of recognition, either favorable or unfavorable.008.03 Rating Officials 008.03A Employees shall be rated by the Executive Secretary and other individuals so designated by the Executive Secretary.008.04 Review of the Report008.04A The Executive Secretary shall sign the report and file a copy thereof with the employee's personnel file.008.04B The Executive Secretary shall discuss the report with the employee being rated, pointing out to him obvious weaknesses, strong points, etc.008.04C The employee being rated shall indicate by signature that the report has been discussed with him. His signature does not imply that he agrees with the report. If the employee desires, he may submit a written statement that shall be attached to the report and become a permanent part thereof.97 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 2, § 008