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A was required since some history of the positions had been acquired through a study performed in December of 1972. 3) Based on updated job knowledge, examine and re-establish as appropriate all internal level relationships within the jurisdiction. This involves the positions in question and all other significantly related positions in the plan. Factors like difficult of work, responsibility, decision making, independence of action, working relationships, and guidelines, are used to relate jobs by level. Mr. Gaddis stated that the study re- vealed that the responsibilities had not changed and that previous rela- tionships established should be maintained. 4) The major aspect of the study is to collect comparative salary data from other selected juris- dictions, business, or industry having closely similar jabs. For the benefit of the governing body who will be making the final decision on level of pay, the department of personnel attempts to "bracket" the labor market by surveying: a) direct competitors,. b) other jurisdictions in the same geographical region, c) jurisdictions of similar tax base and popula- tian and d) jurisdictions of greater tax base and population which have strong influence on competitive rates wa.thin the region. A survey is made of 10 counties of these types, and an attempt is made to determine on the bases of similar and related positions to the one being studies, what rate is being paid at the time of the study and the time was February, 1977. The informatien submitted to the County Manager was that information of that survey. 5) This information is analyzed and based on that analysis, State Personnel felt that the Berard could soundly consider an increase of from 5 to 10 percent. He stated that his depart- . ment's analysis placed Orange County in a pay rate which was closex' to the mare metzopolitan counties in this region (Durham and Wake Counties, Research Triangle Area, Universities.in the area, and the State of North Carolina). Mr. Gaddis stated that he would answer any questions the members of Board might have. Commissioner Willhoit asked that Mr. Gaddis discuss the difference in the comparison of current salary rates as opposed to range. Mz. Gaddis stated that some jurisdictions operated under a classifi-- cation pay plan which established a minimum salary and a maximun salary to be paid for a particular job. A person working in this position may be at the minimum range, the maximum or anywhere in between. This is a question of individual performance and offers a structured opportunity to give increases between the minimum and the maximum and recognizes relative performance. Some jurisdictions operate by paying a flat rate for certain positions. Surveys of jurisdictions contains a mixture of both pay plans. Ben Lloyd, President of the Land Owners Association, asked why the person performing the State Personnel study, Jeanne Horton, was not present at this meeting. He stated that he had called.Mr. Gaddis' office and had specifically requested that Ms. Horton be present, and Mr. caddis had assured him that Ms. Horton would be present. He charged that someone was attempting to cover up, and that he wanted to know why. Mr. Gaddis stated there was nothing to cover up. He stated that Ms. Horton was a member of his staff. The questions involved in Orange County's study were concerned with policy, protocol, procedure and office policy. He stated that he was responsible for the study done in Orange County. He stated that he had reviewed the study and the recommendations and found them to be valid and sound. Mr. Gaddis stated that it was not necessary to interview all of the Department Heads, but that information was updated from the 1972 study. He added that it, is not always necessary to interview new positions as information is gathered through discussions with the County Manager, through a proposed jab description of duties and responsibilities. Discussion ensued between Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Gaddis concerning the comparative salary data of surrounding counties. Mr. Gaddis informed Mr. Lloyd that his department dealt with the salary range and not with dollars and cents. Recommendations are made on jobs and not on individuals and it is not necessary that State Personnel know the salary of the job. The question of individual pay is a question of performance which is judged by that person's supervisor.