Town of Barrington, RI Article III Classification Plan

§ 33-13 Purpose.

All positions within the Town service shall be grouped into appropriate classes by the Personnel Director. The allocation of a position to a class shall be determined by the duties and responsibilities of the position so that those requiring substantially the same experience, knowledge and ability shall be grouped together.

§ 33-14 Content.

The Classification Plan shall be an inventory of competitive positions in the municipal organization grouped into classes in which the duties, responsibilities and level of work difficulty are similar. Each classification shall be characterized by:

A. Class title.

B. Code number.

C. Description of the work performed in the position.

D. Minimum or desirable qualifications.

E. Any other information deemed necessary or desirable by the Personnel Director.

§ 33-15 Use of Classification Plan.

The Classification Plan shall be used as follows:

A. For setting and maintaining equitable compensation rates.

B. As a basis for action regarding hiring and recruiting.

C. As a basis for action in transfers and promotions.

D. As a guide for personnel matters requiring an accurate knowledge of various positions in the municipal organization.