STAFFORD TO STUDY PERSONNEL ISSUES

Job titles and pay scales could be studied in Stafford County in the coming months. Mike Neuhard, acting human resources administrator, presented a proposal Tuesday to the Finance, Audit and Budget committee.

"Over the last five years, we've had a tremendous amount of change in how we have done work here in the county," Neuhard said. "That has resulted in a lot of our positions expanding their responsibilities, changing their method of work."

Stafford's last comprehensive compensation study was done in 2005. In 2006, the board adopted a market-based pay for performance comp system and philosophy. It is unclear the last time job classifications were reviewed.

A study could take six to nine months to complete, at a cost of $100,000 to $150,000. Staff will present more information at the committee's next meeting.

--Katie Thisdell