1) This document provides guidance for completing performance appraisals for Senior Executive Service (SES), Senior Level (SL), and Senior Technical (ST) employees for fiscal year 2009. 2) It outlines the process for rating officials and executives to document accomplishments, determine rating levels, and make recommendations for performance recognitions and pay increases. 3) Key deadlines include submitting completed appraisals by November 2nd and the Executive Resources Board making final pay decisions by December 23rd.