Saratoga County supervisors approved a resolution on Aug. 19 to reclassify 90 positions and abolish five within the county Department of Public Works, a measure county leaders described as budget neutral and aimed at improving recruitment and retention.

The change, introduced as Resolution 221 on the Aug. 19 agenda, was described in the meeting as a ‘‘unique and budget-conscious option’’ that will help the county compete with neighboring jurisdictions and make it easier to recruit skilled workers, including commercial drivers and licensed professionals. The agenda lists the resolution as having no county budget impact and funds included in the department budget.

A supervisor summarizing the item said the reclassification is intended to make the department more efficient and effective and to help address a shortage of licensed commercial drivers and other skilled public-works staff. The remark noted the county expects the measure to improve pay-rate competitiveness relative to other counties.

The resolution was part of the package of resolutions adopted by roll call on Aug. 19 and will be implemented by the Department of Public Works following the county’s personnel and budget procedures.