In Arkansas, we use the title County Staff Chair. The Staff Chair has the same classification and salary range as other agents; however, the Staff Chair is given a small stipend (based on scope of supervision) for assuming administrative responsibility for the county office. The Staff Chair position is not reserved for internal candidates only. In-Rank Promotion is our career ladder process, and the In Rank Promotion process for agents and Staff Chairs is the same. I've attached our agent compensation policy in case you need more information. Until New Orleans... Donna -----Original Message----- From: Extension Service Personnel Officers in the Southern Region [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Chris McClendon Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 7:29 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Assistance - County Extension Director information Greetings: I am wondering if you’d mind sharing a few details about the classification of the role of County Extension Director/Coordinator in your respective states. Specifically, the following information: 1) Is this position considered to be in the same classification as Agents/Educators? 2) Is the salary range the same for the CED/CEC and Agents? 3) Are the County Director/Coordinator positions reserved for internal candidates (current employees)? 4) Do you have a job family/career ladder for either position? And if so, the salary promotional amount to move from one level to the other. Thanks so much for your help. I can summarize and share with the group. Looking forward to seeing you all in New Orleans. Chris Chris McClendon Manager, Human Resources Alabama Cooperative Extension System 104 Duncan Hall Auburn University, AL 36849 Office Telephone: 334-844-5531 Cellular Telephone: 334-740-9743 Facsimile: 334-844-5345 email: [log in to unmask] "ALABAMA A&M AND AUBURN UNIVERSITIES, AND TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY, COUNTY GOVERNING BODIES AND USDA COOPERATING"