Actions related to letter to the City Manager containing the Salary Setting Commission’s determination of base salaries for Mayor and City Councilmembers of the City of San José, effective July 1, 2024, and the amount for deduction from Councilmember salaries for failure to attend City Council meetings, pursuant to City Charter Section 407
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The Salary Setting Commission of San Jose has drafted a letter regarding the determination of base salaries for the Mayor and Councilmembers effective July 1, 2024. The Commission is tasked with setting these salaries every five years, considering various factors such as the city's size, budget, and the full-time nature of the positions. The draft indicates that the annual base salary for the Mayor is proposed to be $224,000, which is a 4% increase from the previous year, while Councilmembers' salaries are set at $168,000. Additionally, a deduction of $300 will be made for unexcused absences from Council meetings. The Commission emphasizes the importance of competitive salaries to attract qualified candidates for these positions.
Key points
The Salary Setting Commission determines base salaries for the Mayor and Councilmembers every five years.
The proposed base salary for the Mayor is $224,000, and for Councilmembers, it is $168,000.
A deduction of $300 will be applied for unexcused absences from Council meetings.
The Commission considers factors such as the city's population, budget, and the full-time nature of the positions in setting salaries.
The draft letter emphasizes the need for competitive salaries to attract qualified candidates.
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The document appears to be a draft and contains placeholders for the vote on April 17, 2024, which is unresolved.
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CITY OF SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Office of the City Clerk 200 East Santa Clara Street San José, California 95113 Telephone (408) 535-1260 FAX (408) 292-6207 Salary Setting Commission April 18, 2024 Jennifer Maguire City Manager City of San José 200 E Santa Clara Street San José, CA 95113 RE: City Council Salaries effective July 1 2024 Pursuant to City Charter Section 407, the Salary Setting Commission determines the base salary for Mayor and Councilmembers every five years. Specifically, Section 407 provides: Each member of the Council, including the Mayor, shall be paid a salary for their services as a member of the Council, which shall be established in accordance with the provisions hereinafter set forth in this Section. No salary shall be established for any member of the Council, including the Mayor, except as provided in this Section. (a) Between March 1st and April 30th commencing in 2019, and every five (5) years thereafter, the Salary Setting Commission shall set the amount of base salary which it deems appropriate for the members of the Council, including the Mayor, commencing July 1 of that year. The amount set for each member of the Council shall be the same, except that...
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The document is a compilation of responses from a salary setting survey for Mayor/Council positions. It includes feedback from multiple respondents regarding their hours worked, perceptions of compensation fairness, and the impact of salary on their decision to run for office. Most respondents indicated that the current compensation is insufficient and discourages qualified candidates from running. Some responses suggest comparisons to other local elected positions and the need for adjustments based on cost of living.
Key points
Respondents reported working between 50 to over 80 hours per week.
Many respondents believe that Mayor/Council pay should be comparable to County Supervisors.
The compensation package is viewed as a barrier for candidates from various economic backgrounds.
Several respondents indicated that salary affected their decision to run for office.
Most respondents feel that the current compensation is not fair given their responsibilities.
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Some questions were skipped by respondents, leading to incomplete data.
Unresolved placeholders and blank fields were present in the survey responses.
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Salary Setting Survey #1 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: I Web Link 1 (Web Link ) Wednes day, February 28, 2024 8:19:38 PM Wednes day, February 28, 2024 8:25:59 PM 00:06:20 Page 1 Q1 How many hours a week and weeks per year do you spend on your position as Mayor/ Councilmember? 70 hrs a week, every week. Q2 Should Mayor/Council pay be comparable to any other specific local or county elected positions? If so, specify those positions. yes, Q3 How does the compensation package encourage or discourage qualified candidates from all economic backgrounds to run for Mayor/Council. Leaders who have built wealth may think twice before taking a pay cut to work as a councilmember. Q4 Respondent skipped this question To what extent did salary affect your decision to run for Mayor/Council? Q5 Do you feel you need other sources of income beyond the Council/Mayor Salary? Yes Q6 Do you think the current compensation package is fair given the responsibilities of the position? No 1 / 11 Salary Setting Survey Q7 Respondent skipped this question Is there anything else you think the salary setting commission should know about the compensation that we haven’t asked about? 2 /...