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Show NEWS WASHINGTON (AFNS) The time for pay reform is here, according to P.L. Schittulli, director ' 11 of Air Force civilian personnel. Proposals for reforming the federal general schedule pay system have been introduced in both the House and Senate. Also, the Office of Personnel Management has forwarded the Bush administration's pay reform proposal to agencies for comment, according to Air r orce civilian personnel officials. "As a member of the director's task force for pay reform, I worked closely with the Office of Personnel Management in developing their proposal and strongly support their plan to reform the federal pay system," said Mr. Schittulli. The proposals are all intended to improve the government's ability to attract and retain high quality employees by designing a system that allows agencies to pay salaries close to the going rate in communities and professions. According to Air Force civilian personnel officials, or locality pay would help the " government compete more successfully with private A complete evening of entertainment will be offered this Saturday evening for members and guests of the Hill AFB Officers' and Noncommissioned Officers' clubs.; The clubs will hold an art exhibition and auction at the Hill Officers' Club across-the-boar- and public employers. The House and Senate proposals, as well as the OPM proposal, call for locality pay that would be adjusted to accommodate variable labor costs. The OPM plan calls for phased changes starting in 1991. The most significant change proposed is to general schedule into two new split the schedules. A locality pay schedule would cover most of the clerical and technical positions that are usually filled by local candidates. Locality pay would be comparable to labor costs in the local area. The other pay schedule would be nationwide and would cover professional and administrative positions. Also, varying allowances and bonuses could be given to augment basic pay where there are severe recruiting and retention problems. Other measures in the OPM proposal include to raise funds for scholastic achievement awards which will be presented to high school seniors on May 15. According to Velma Jacob, OWC board member, "Both clubs sponsor several events to earn scholarship funds and this event is the final one for 5 percent increases d also provide light snacks during the preview hour. The George Fisher band will play from 8 the year. The show provides viewers with an opportunity to view and acquire exclusive editions of original p.m.-midnig- graphics, oils and watercolors." The art is being provided by a national company which will include all types of art. In conjunction with the art show, the Officers' Club will open for regular dinner service at 5 p.m. A complimentary wine tasting for members will be held from p.m. during the of The wives' club will art. preview 6-- For further information contact 7 or Carla Fountain, Mrs. Jacob at 7 o o o o o DINNER-- 95 Only$395 (All You Can Eat) v :w 2866 Washington Blvd. Ogden 0:00621 91 20 pm; Hours: Lunch, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm; Dinner, 5:00 pn1 -- ' -- Closed : V t rate call... LUNCH-$- 325 Monday & Wednesday Night Only 1 Time Through . 394-386- 776-309- 1. Lee's Mongolian Bar-B--Q and Restaurant DINNER SPECIAL : ht. There is a $1 donation per person to cover expenses for guests attending the art show which starts at 7 p.m. Most major credit cards will be accepted and patrons who purchase art will receive a certificate of authenticity. For the current 1 5 specialists. The OPM, House and Senate proposals call for the authority to hire people with unique or special the minimum step for all qualifications above .crsHss rn,!..-:i;,;wl P.C1 1 and above. These measures are covered in the president's budget and could be funded in 1991, according to Air Force civilian personnel officials. "During the 1980s, we saw federal pay fall further and further behind the private sector," said Mr. Schittulli. "Employees in high cost areas make significant financial sacrifices to work for the federal government, that shouldn't be. Everyone believes federal pay must be reformed. How we will do it and how much it will cost are the issues." 40-year-o- ld for scholarship money -- for GS-- and GS-- 7 college-leve- l entry occupations, and recruitment and retention bonuses for, critical skill occupations such as engineers, scientists and medical "market-sensitive- " Base clubs auction art Hilltop Times .ApriJ 27, 1990 v , 3-- 5 pm MorvSat; Closed Sundays yns-- '. it r H iirrS: 1 fm WW Rachel's for LARGE SUNDAE Table Service Only Ml m i & ' Not good with any other offer Expires May 14, 1990 . . j A flypaiEVl.lEkW aIliIIV ice Cream Yogurt Sandwiches Soups Salads -'- - iSmMS LAYTON BUSINESS PARK 1596 N. 400 W. (Hillfield Road) Hours: Fri.-Sa- t. 1500 VJ. niVEHPALG HOAP Qp:zn 1 , 11-1- M-T- h 11-1- 0 p.m. p.m. 2 Closed Sunday 775-005- 2 |