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City of Smyrna Issue Sheet File Number: ATH2026-073 A Max Bacon City Hall 2800 King Street Smyrna, GA 30080 Agenda Date: 6/15/2026 In Control: City Council File Type: Authorization Agenda Section: Consent Agenda Department: Human Resources Agenda Title: Approval to conduct a classification and compensation study, using Evergreen Solutions, LLC as our consultant, for an amount not to exceed $54,000 as approved in the FY 2027 budget and authorize the Mayor to execute any related documents. Citywide ISSUE AND BACKGROUND: The purpose of a classification study is to ensure the City's classification system remains equitable, defensible, competitive, and aligned with organizational needs. A comprehensive review allows the City to accurately align positions with assigned duties and responsibilities, support employee recruitment and retention efforts, and provide clear career development pathways for employees. As part of the study, it is recommended that all job descriptions be reviewed and updated to ensure legal compliance, internal consistency, and accurate reflection of current duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and reporting relationships. The City's most recent classification and compensation study was completed in 2022. Studies are typically conducted every five to seven years. RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED ACTION: Staff recommends approval to conduct a classification and compensation study, using Evergreen Solutions, LLC as our consultant, for an amount not to exceed $54,000 as approved in the FY 2027 budget and authorize the Mayor to execute any related documents.