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Classification and Compensation 6 H. Staff Training At the conclusion of the study, Springsted will train members of the staff in the methodology used to develop, maintain and update all aspects of the compensation and classification plan, and how to determine the validity of requests for reclassification. The training program will include the development and/or revision of class descriptions along with rating, ranking and salary grade assignments of positions. Instruction manuals pertaining to the job evaluation system will be prepared and presented. The Springsted team will remain available to the staff for additional consultation after the study has been completed. I. Final Report The final report will be a document which contains the following: • A detailed study methodology • Discussion of the consulting team's findings, conclusions and recommendations regarding employee classification, salary structure, compensation philosophy, pay and compensation mechanisms, estimated cost and implementation plan • List of classes and the assignment of each class to a salary grade • Identification of job classes that are exempt from FLSA overtime requirements • Position descriptions developed as part of the study • Salary survey results • Job evaluation factor analysis for each position • Status under the State of Minnesota Local Government Pay Equity Act A manual on the use of the SAFE® job evaluation system will also be provided. Springsted staff will meet with designated City officials to present and explain the findings outlined above at a time designated by the Project Director. Copies of study documents will be provided in both in written (in a number to be identified by the City) and electronic form. J. Post Contract Maintenance Springsted Incorporated can provide ongoing assistance to clients after completion of a classification and compensation study. Post - contract maintenance services include assisting the City with new position description development, position assignment to the classification plan, determining the FLSA status of a new position, and conducting job evaluations for reclassification requests and new job classes or positions created by the City. Springsted can also assist the City in preparation and submission of its next Minnesota Pay Equity report. City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota. Proposal to Conduct a Classification and Compensation Study