(A) Minimum Step Rate. The minimum step rate of pay for a class shall normally be offered for recruitment purposes and shall normally be paid upon appointment to the class. In no event shall an employee be paid at a rate less than the minimum nor more than the maximum for his class.
(B) Appointment Above Minimum Step Rate. Appointment above the minimum step rate may be made when the Town Administrator determines that it is necessary and in the best interests of the town. Approval will be based on the following considerations:
(1) The qualifications of the applicant are outstanding in relation to those of competing applicants, his qualifications are substantially in excess of the requirements for the class, and he declines consideration for employment at the minimum rate.
(2) There is a shortage of qualified applicants available at the minimum of the range.
('73 Code, § 7-19) (Ord. passed 10-5-70)