Alabama § 45-58A-70.10 Classification Plan — Compensation for Employees; Pay Plan

Alabama Statutes

§ 45-58A-70.10 — Classification Plan — Compensation for Employees; Pay Plan

Alabama § 45-58A-70.10

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 45Local Laws

Ch. 58AShelby County Municipalities

Art. 7Helena

Part 1Employees

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Ala. Code § 45-58A-70.10 (2026).

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(a)The pay plan shall provide the basis of compensation for employees in the classified service. The plan shall be constructed to provide fair compensation for all classes in the classification plan with due regard to such factors as:

(1)Varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility among the several classes of work.

(2)Prevailing rates of pay and fringe benefits for similar employment in private establishments and other public jurisdictions in the area.

(3)Recruiting experience for the several classes of work.

(4)Financial conditions of the city.

(b)The pay plan shall contain:

(1)Special and specific provisions for administering the plan.

(2)A basic salary grade for each position class in the classification plan.

(3)A basic salary schedule containing the minimum rate, maximum

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(a)
The pay plan shall provide the basis of compensation for employees in the classified service. The plan shall be constructed to provide fair compensation for all classes in the classification plan with due regard to such factors as:
(1) Varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility among the several classes of work.
(2)
Prevailing rates of pay and fringe benefits for similar employment in private establishments and other public jurisdictions in the area.
(3)
Recruiting experience for the several classes of work.
(4)
Financial conditions of the city.
(b)
The pay plan shall contain:
(1)
Special and specific provisions for administering the plan.
(2)
A basic salary grade for each position class in the classification plan.
(3)
A basic salary schedule containing the minimum rate, maximum rate, and intermediate rate of pay for each salary grade; and a conversion of rates for basis of payment.
(4)
The basis of pay indicating the number of weekly work hours in general application to the classified service or exceptions thereto.
(c)
After consultation or offer of consultation with the council and employee representatives, the director shall prepare the pay plan for the various classes of work in the classified service. When completed, the plan shall be submit-ted to the mayor and the council for approval.
(d)
The director shall furnish copies of the pay plan to all groups concerned and shall provide the opportunity for department heads, employees, and the public to present their views individually or collectively. Upon final adoption by the mayor and the council, the plan shall be certified by the director and delivered to the appropriate department heads. The plan shall become effective within 30 days after its adoption by the council.
(e)
The pay plan shall be amended in accordance with the following procedures:
(1) When the mayor and the council add a new position class to the classification plan and fix the salary grade.
(2) Prior to amending the pay plan, the mayor and the council shall provide an opportunity for department heads and employees to present their views.