LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Gerald Wingate
SUBJECT:
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO COUNCIL AND COUNCIL ASSISTANT SALARY INCREASE
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That the City Council approve salary increases for the Executive Assistant to Council and Council Assistant, effective October 1, 2018.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
In November 2014, through referendum, the electorate authorized City Council to have and maintain their own staff. In January 2016, City Council hired Elaine Mager as the Executive Assistant to Council and Sonja Gaines as Council Assistant. Since their employment, their work ethic, work product and overall functioning have been exemplary in their service to City Council.
In September 2018, City Council approved the FY 19 budget, which included an amount for employee salary increases. Based on staff performance and current salaries for comparable positions, salary increases for the Executive Assistant to Council and Council Assistant are requested, to become effective October 1, 2018.
PRIOR ACTION:
September 19, 2018 - Council approved FY 2019 Budget
January 2016 - Council hires Elaine Mager and Sonja Gaines as Council Staff
February 12, 2015 - Office of City Council Created
November 2014 - City Charter amended to add section 4.02(a)(6) - Establishing Office of City Council and creating staff positions.
FUNDING:
Budget: $7,600.00
Actual: $5,980.97
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019 budget.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) None
PRESENTATION: No