A. The schedule of salary ranges and steps and the schematic list of classes and salary ranges as approved by the Board as a part of the county budget resolution and as set forth in applicable memorandum of understandings with employee bargaining units shall constitute the compensation plan applicable to all positions in the county service.

B. The compensation plan shall be maintained by the Personnel Director and shall serve as a reference index for determining the compensation rates associated with a designated salary range. All salaries prescribed shall be monthly equivalents (hourly rates are memo reference only).

C. Adjustments to the compensation plan shall be made on a periodic basis by a majority vote of the Board based upon such factors as the level and responsibility of the work performed, samples of prevailing rates for similar jobs paid by comparable and/or competing employers, cost of living, internal relationships between classes, and other valid factors.