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Position Classification
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that covers the particular kind of em
ployment. The legislator needs but to
turn to the specifications of the class
in the classification plan to gain a clear
idea of exactly the kind of position that
is involved. He needs but to turn to
the salary scale for the class to find
out the salary that should be paid in
the position if it should be authorized.
He knows, under the procedure set-up
as part of the plan, that there are ad
ministrative agencies constantly at
work checking up on the classifications
and allocations of specific positions and
making adjustments as conditions
change, and similarly bringing to his
attention and that qf his colleagues any
desirable adjustments in the compensa
tion plan, so that he can depend on the
information that is supplied. The only
times when he needs to concern him
self with the propriety of any specific
rates is when proposals are presented,
with the facts, and reasons, for ad
justments in the compensation plan
and for periodic checks and revisions
possibly every few years, to meet
changed conditions.
The same characteristics of a posi
tion-classification plan that make it an
indispensable foundation for a sound
pay plan have a useful role in budget
making. With respect to this function,
the heads of operating departments, the
general management executives of the
jurisdiction, the legislative body, and
frequently the personnel agency, are
periodically in contact.
A position-classi/ication plan aids in
the development of cooperative rela
tions and practices among these agen
cies and makes for increased efficiency
in the administration of budgetary ac
tivities. Means of control can be estab
lished to insure that the will of the ap
propriating body in authorizing posi
tions of certain kinds will be carried
out and that the salaries appropriated
will be paid for the kinds of services
contemplated and no others. In the ab
sence of such classification there is
little basis for common understanding,
for consistent action, or for carrying
out any policy.
Furthermore, the executive and leg-
¡islative agencies concerned with re
commending or passing upon the re
quests of administrative heads for ap
propriations are enabled to get a clear
picture of the organization and posi
tion-content of the different operating
units as a basis for action. In any event,
they must be in a position to discuss
effectively with administrative officers
the need for the number and kinds of
positions already existing and the need
for the number and kinds of additional
positions, authority, or funds which are
requested. In a position - classification
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