The extent to which categories are related to salary scales is entirely a matter for negotiations and is set out in local collective agreements. QECO has no authority in the field of salary. The possible salary implications of the evaluation of a teacher’s qualifications must not in any way influence the decisions of the QECO staff, or the Appeals procedure. Also, QECO cannot administer qualifications clauses in local collective agreements which are at variance with or in addition to the policies as outlined in the QECO Program.
Clauses within local collective agreements which concern deadlines for retroactive payment for category change, special allowances, etc., are not the responsibility of the QECO.