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TO ALL DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR POSTS COLLECTIVE
RUEHTRO/AMEMBASSY TRIPOLI 4295
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 STATE 124885

FOR MANAGEMENT AND HR OFFICERS FROM HR/OE/CM

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AFSN, AMGT, KICA
SUBJECT: LOCALLY EMPLOYED STAFF:  REQUIRED FORMAT AND
CONTENT OF LOCAL COMPENSATION PLANS

REF:  A) 07 STATE 160775, B) 07 STATE 033223

1.  Summary:  This telegram provides guidance on the
required format and content of all Local Compensation
Plans.  All posts are required to comply with this
telegram as soon as possible, and not later than March
1, 2009.  See paragraphs 3 and 4 for action required.
End Summary.

2.  APPLICABILITY AND PURPOSE

a.  This telegram applies to each Mission with Locally
Employed (LE) Staff paid under a Local Compensation Plan
(LCP).

b.  The legal basis for compensating LE Staff who are
paid under an LCP is:

--the authorized, signed, and implemented LCP;
--3 FAM 7000 and other applicable USG regulations and
U.S. laws; and
--LE Staff compensation policies as may be issued by the
Department from time to time.

c.  It is the Department's goal to standardize the
format and content of LCPs in order to:

(1)  Ensure there is appropriate documentation in the
signed LCP of all authorized compensation (salaries and
benefits) provided to LE Staff at a specific Mission.

(2)  Ensure a complete and current signed LCP is
provided to the Global Financial Services (GFS) payroll
office each time the LCP is revised.  It is Department
policy and regulation that all compensation be paid
through the payroll system to the greatest extent
possible.  (See ref A.)

(3)  Ensure a complete and current signed LCP for every
post is maintained electronically in HR/OE/CM.

3.  LE STAFF HANDBOOK

a.  The LE Staff Handbook is used to describe employment
policies.  It must not be used as the official
documentation of authorized compensation such as benefit
plans.

b.  All posts are required to include the following
conflicts clause at the beginning of the Handbook:  "In
the event of any discrepancy between (a) the Local
Compensation Plan and FAM/FAH regulations and (b) this
LE Staff Handbook, the Local Compensation Plan and
FAM/FAH regulations will prevail.

4.  REVISION OF THE LOCAL COMPENSATION PLAN

a.  As soon as post's workload permits, but not later
than March 1, 2009, each post is required to:

(1)  update the format and content of the LCP as
described in the document entitled "Local Compensation
Plan Template" found on the HR/OE Compensation intranet
page at:

http://hrweb.hr.state.gov/prd/hrweb/oe/Comp/compensate.c
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(2)  electronically transmit a copy of the updated LCP
in accordance with ref B; and

(3)  amend the LE Staff Handbook as described in
paragraph 3b above.

b.  Regional HROs are asked to assist your client posts.
HR/OE/CM understands that this will be a major project
for some posts.  However, it is important that that
there is an accurate and legal basis for compensation
payments.  It also should make future revisions to the
LCP quicker and easier to implement for both post and
the payroll office.

c.  If post is unable to meet this deadline, please send
an unclassified telegram requesting an extension to
HR/OE/CM and the Post Management Officer.  Include the
date by which you expect to be able to complete the

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project.  Failure to update the LCP by March 1, 2009, or
obtain an extension, may result in postponement of the
annual pay review.

5.  Contact HR/OE/CM if you have any questions.

6.  Minimize considered for Tripoli.
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