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Council approves $293,000 compensation study contract; one abstention
Summary
Council authorized a compensation study contract for up to $293,000 to assess roughly 125–150 positions; councilmembers asked about duration, inclusion of part-time staff and the study timeline, and one member abstained over inclusion of council positions.
Knoxville City Council approved a contract with a consultant to conduct a comprehensive compensation study for city positions at a cost not to exceed $293,000.
City HR representatives said the study will cover approximately 125 to 150 general-government positions chosen by HR and the consultant, and could include some part-time roles. "We hope the study is completed by middle of January," the HR representative said when asked about timing. Councilmember Amelia Parker said she supported a regular compensation study but would abstain from the vote because she objected to including council positions in the consultant's scope.
Councilmembers discussed the need to reference private-sector comparables where appropriate, to account for benefits and total compensation, and to provide periodic updates. The motion to approve the contract carried with one abstention.
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