The Montgomery College compensation program is designed to attract and retain highly skilled and performing faculty, staff, and administrators. In FY05, the County established the Montgomery.PREAMBLE. 1. THE LABOR MANAGEMENT RELATIONSHIP: ARTICLE 1—Recognition. 2. ARTICLE 2—School Board Authority. 2. The. Salary Board has responsibility for personnel transactions in regard to pay. The Salary Board's duty is to fix the number and compensation of employees. The information contained in this handbook is designed to provide employees with an overview of the employment policies for Montgomery County. Creditable service for computing eligibility for longevity salary increments shall include all permanent and conditional employment within MCPS, Montgomery.