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f. Indicate training needs. g. Provide uniform titles to positions. Class A class shall be comprised of one or more positions that are substantially similar with respect to the type, difficulty, and responsibility of work performed. Administration of the Classification Plan /Position Descriptions The classification plan shall be established and maintained through recommendation of the Department Head and the Human Resources Manager to the City Administrator. The City Administrator may establish a new class, create a new position within a class or reclassify a position upon approval by the City Council. When a new position is proposed by a Department Head or the Human Resources Manager, a request for the position along with a description of the duties and responsibilities of the position shall be submitted to the City Administrator. The position shall be analyzed and evaluated based on the duties and responsibilities without regard to the personal characteristics, abilities or qualifications of the incumbent. The final approval of the classification shall be by the City Council. 5.3 Reclassification When the duties and responsibilities of a position change, the Department Head may initiate a request for a change in classification. This request must be submitted in writing to the Human Resources Manager accompanied by a proposed updated position description prepared by the Department Head. The Human Resources Manager shall submit the request to the City Administrator for review and approval or denial, at his or her discretion. If the City Administrator denies a request for reclassification, no similar request may be submitted for one year. The Human Resources Manager, acting under the direction of the City Administrator, may also review the classification of existing positions from time -to -time, regardless of whether a Department Head proposed reclassification within the preceding year. Factors that,could lead to conducting an analysis of existing positions include, but are not limited /f Deleted: should be considered that to, the following: a. Change in the existing organizational or reporting relationship. b. Significant additions, reductions or changes in the essential functions for which the position is accountable which affect the level of skill, knowledge, responsibility or working conditions of the position. c. Change in the supervisory functions assigned to the position. d. Change in the qualifications required of the position. 5.4 Compensation Plan 211Page