The Town Manager is responsible for the preparation of a classification plan which shall become effective upon approval by resolution of the Board of Selectmen. The classification plan is a statement of the essential functions of each position in the classified service, of the minimum qualifications for appointment, and of the pay ranges for such positions. All positions in the classified services are grouped into pay grades. Written job descriptions shall be prepared for each position.
The classification plan as submitted by the Town Manager and approved by the Board of Selectmen reflects the Town's assessment of the essential functions of each position and the skills and experience necessary to perform the essential functions.
When the Town Manager determines that the duties of a position have changed materially so as to necessitate its reclassification, that position may be allocated to a more appropriate pay grade, whether newly created or currently existing, in the manner set forth above.
All positions are classified regular full-time, regular part-time, part-time/seasonal and temporary, and are defined as follows:
A. 
Regular full-time. A regular full-time employee is one employed for a minimum of 35/40 hours per week on a yearly basis and is entitled to all the employee benefits offered by the Town.
B. 
Regular part-time. A regular part-time employee is one employed for a fixed number of hours, but less than 30/40 hours per week, on a yearly basis. Such employee may be paid on an hourly or prorated salaried basis, and may be eligible for some employee benefits offered by the Town.
C. 
Part-time/seasonal. A part-time/seasonal employee is one employed in a position as needed. (Hours could vary from week to week or month to month.) A seasonal employee is one employed for a period of not more than 120 calendar days in any calendar year in a position as needed.
D. 
Temporary. A temporary employee is one employed in a position established for a specific period of time or for the duration of a specific project or group of assignments.