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Revised Total Compensation Proposal- March 21, 2006 Page 10 ofl6 It is our understanding from the proposal that there is an expectation that up to 22 survey agencies will be used, as that has been the practice of the City in prior studies. It would be anticipated that approximately 5-10 additional private companies/published salary market studies will be identified for inclusion in the study with the hope that at least four matches can be found for the classifications. 1. Determination of Comparator Agencies/Companies The selection of comparator agencies is considered a critical step in the study process. Using the following factors to identify appropriate comparators, we will receive approval before proceeding with the salary survey. It is our understanding that the City has already identified selected public sector comparables. The City, working with the consultants, will identify appropriate private sector organizations for inclusion in the study. The factors that we review include: )> Private Company Identification - The three primary issues in selecting appropriate companies include (I) identifying local geographic location companies; (2) finding companies will the greatest potential for the highest number of benchmark classifications within each organization; and most importantly, (3) identifying companies who are willing to commit to assisting us in the survey. Many times Council members and/or management employees may have liaisons within the community to assist in identifying companies that will participate in our study. We also rely upon our 22 years of business and established professional relationships within the Tri- Valley for selecting appropriate companies. )> Labor market - The reality of today's labor market is that many agencies/companies are in competition for the same pool of qualified employees. No longer do individuals necessarily live in the community they serve. Therefore, the geographic labor market area (where the agency/company may be recruiting from or losing employees to) will be taken into consideration when selecting potential comparator organizations. 2. Determination of Benchmark Classes and Benefit Factors In the same collaborative manner as described above in Step 1, the classes to be surveyed will be determined. If a narrow study is chosen, approximately 25-30% of the classifications will be analyzed. If the broader scope is selected, approximately 70% of the classes will be analyzed. Again, all parties prior to commencement ofthe data-gathering process should reach consensus. KOFF & ASSOCIATES, INC.