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Finance committee approves several position reclassifications after debate about timing and equity
Summary
The Finance Committee approved a package of staff position reclassifications on Sept. 16, with one abstention amid calls to review reclassifications holistically during the October budget process.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara City Finance Committee voted on Sept. 16 to approve a set of proposed staff position reclassifications included in the fourth-quarter budget materials; Committee Member Santa Maria abstained on the reclassification vote while Committee Member Harmon and Chair Friedman voted yes.
The reclassification package (presented by Finance Director Keith DeMartini and reviewed by Human Resources) included a series of mostly minor title and classification changes across departments. As summarized by staff, the requests included reclassifying an administrative office supervisor in the city administrator's office to an office manager; a planner salary realignment in Community Development; a finance position reclassification from Accounting…
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