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determined by the Department. Such employee representatives shall submit requests for excused absences to the Fire Chief. The Union shall submit a list of the officers of the Union to the Fire Chief in writing at such time there are any changes in such Union officers. Section 5. Salaries 5.1 Rates of Pay The salary ranges for all employees as set forth in Appendix A represent, for each classification, the base rate of pay for full-time employment. The salary ranges do not include overtime compensation, specialty pay and other benefits specifically provided by the Employer as outlined in this MOU. Effective the first pay period following Union ratification of this MOU, the salary ranges of all classifications covered by this MOU shall be increased by five and one-half percent (5.5%). Effective the first pay period on or after January 1, 2023 (January 7, 2023), the salary ranges of all classifications covered by this MOU shall be increased by three and one-half percent (3.5%). Effective the first pay period on or after January 1, 2024 (January 6, 2024), the salary ranges of all classifications covered by this MOU shall be increased by three percent (3%). Effective the first pay period on or after January 1, 2025 (January 4, 2025), the salary ranges of all classifications covered by this MOU shall be increased by one percent (1%). 5.2 Entrance Salary Employees entering Department service shall be placed at step 1 of the salary range for the classification to which they are appointed. When circumstances warrant, the Fire Chief may authorize initial appointment or reinstatement to a salary step that is greater than the minimum rate for the classification. 5.3 Conversion of Pay Rates Monthly salaries may be converted into any equivalent rate of pay or to any other time basis when, in the judgment of the Fire Chief, such a conversion is advisable. In determining the equivalent amounts on a different time basis, the Fire Chief shall provide tables for use in converting monthly salaries to hourly rates, as well as for calculating hourly rates. 5.4 Salary Advancement Permanent and probationary employees shall be advanced one salary step in their respective classifications after satisfactory completion of full-time service, until they reach the top step of the applicable salary range. (See timetable below). No salary advancement shall exceed the top step established for the employee's respective classification. Advancements shall not be automatic but shall require satisfactory service to the Department as recommended by the Fire Chief. Changes in an employee's salary because of promotion or demotion to a new classification with a new salary range will establish a new salary anniversary date for an employee.