b. Amend Personnel Policy section 406 Wage and Salary

TIMKEEPING/PAYROLL Cass County Employee Handbook Page 2 of 6 1. If the position is similar to an existing position, a DBM rating/classification title may be assigned by the Personnel Overview Committee, if there is agreement with the department head's recommendation. 2. If the position is not similar to an existing position, the Human Resources Department will review the information to ensure that it is complete, and then submit it to the County's salary consultant for assignment of a DBM rating and classification/title. Re-Classification Procedures In the event there is a permanent and significant (more than 25%) change in duties, you or your immediate supervisor may request a re- classification. Re-classification requests will require that a current PAQ be submitted with written documentation from you and the Department Head stating the reasons for the request with a list of similar positions. Re-classification requests will be considered once each year prior to budget preparation. Requests must be submitted no later than the first Monday in April of each year to the Human Resources Department. All reclassification requests will be reviewed by the Personnel Overview Committee to ensure that all relevant information is provided and to identify other positions that could be affected by the positions. The Personnel Overview Committee will then send all material to our salary consultant for final recommendation. Re-classifications will then be appropriately budgeted for and will become effective the first of the following year unless there is an emergency reason for immediate change. If a position has been re-classified at a higher grade, your salary will be placed at least at the minimum of the range. If your position is reclassified to a lower grade because re-evaluation indicates reduced duties, no salary reduction should occur. If your salary is above the maximum of the new grade: 1. No new salary increments or general structure increases will apply until the maximum for the new grade equals or exceeds your salary. 2. If there has not been a substantial change in duties, classification review can only be done as part of the overall structure review (every three years) or once per position between comprehensive reviews. Starting Salary/Promotional Adjustments New employees, other than seasonal employees, are generally hired at the minimum of the salary range. New employee salaries will commence on the first day of actual work. In some unusual instances, employees may be hired above the minimum of the salary range. Justification for hiring a new employee at a step above the minimum includes but is not limited to: