REPORT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SUBJECT
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Information regarding Salary Setting Commission, Charter Section 702
Report
BACKGROUND
This is an informational report to the Commission regarding appointing the Salary Setting Commission.
DISCUSSION
In November of 2016, the City's electorate passed Measure O, which amended Charter Section 702. Measure O adjusted the monthly salaries of City Councilmembers and the Mayor, and provided that beginning on July 1, 2019 and every two years thereafter, the compensation of the Mayor and City Council shall be set by a newly formed, five-member Salary Setting Commission. The members of the Salary Setting Commission are to be appointed by the Civil Service Commission for four year terms, but initially two members would be appointed for two-year terms. The initial term commences January 1, 2019. The Salary Setting Commission would be required to establish the salary of the Mayor and Councilmembers by March 15 of every odd year, and the salaries may not exceed one hundred ten percent (110%) of the previous salaries.
Following the passage of Measure O, Council has taken action to include the setting of compensation for the elected City Clerk by the Salary Setting Commission and, at a future meeting, the Council may also consider including the compensation of the elected position of Chief of Police.
Salary Setting Commission basics:
* 5 members, appointed by Civil Service Commission
* Initial term will commence 1/1/19
2 members - appointed for two-year terms
3 members - appointed for four-year terms
All members appointed for four-year terms after initial term
* Prior to 3/15/19 and every odd year thereafter, the Commission shall establish the salary of the Mayor, Councilmembers, and City Clerk, effective the next July 1 for two years (ex: July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021).
Function of the Commission:
The Salary Setting Commission is charged with setting compensation rates for the Mayor, City Councilmembers, and t...
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