In the simplest of terms, a Reclassification is the reallocation of a position to a different classification by a change of title and position specification, but does not necessarily involve a change in salary.

As an outcome of a classification study or review, the Human Resources Director, with the concurrence of the affected agency/department head, may reclassify a position which warrants a change to an existing job class, as long as no additional funding is required, and it has been determined that the recruitment process would be inappropriate. The action shall be sufficient to authorize promotion or demotion through reclassification of the incumbent of the position, on the request of the agency/department head.