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1. A memorandum justifying the salary adjustment including the names of both the person who will
be out and the person to be placed in the interim position.

2. A time frame that states the length of the salary adjustment, not to exceed 90 days.

3. If more than ninety (90) days is needed, another request justifying the need should be submitted in
writing and will require the appropriate approval.

C. POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN

Section 500.201 Classification Plan

The Administrator shall have the authority to approve all classifications, reclassifications, pay adjustments
and final decision authority of classification appeals, except as otherwise provided.

A. Purpose of the Plan

The position classification plan provides a systematic arrangement of the positions in the Augusta, Georgia
workforce. The plan groups the various positions into classes with appropriate titles, description of duties,
responsibilities, and types of work performed. Each description lists the minimum requirements and
qualifications needed to perform the job. By describing job duties, responsibilities, and qualifications, the
classification plan provides guidelines for establishing a pay plan based on these relationships.

B. Uses of the Plan

The Classification Plan shall be utilized to -

1. Establish qualifications; prepare examination announcements, and examination content

2. Determine salaries to be paid for the various classes of work.

3. Determine lines of promotion.

4. Develop an employee training program.

5. Provide an understandable and uniform terminology of jobs.

C. Content of the Plan

The Classification Plan shall consist of -

1. A grouping of positions into classes on the basis of approximately equal difficulty and responsibility
which require the same general qualification, and which can be equitably compensated within the
same pay grade.

2. There are two types of classification titles:

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