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Matter ROGC 25-327

City Attorney Appointment and Compensation Package. (Mayor)

Governance & Elections Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 09 Oct 2025
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File
ROGC 25-327
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
09 Oct 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:10

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Memorandum from Mayor

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The memorandum from Mayor Matt Mahan outlines the appointment and compensation package for Susana Alcala Wood as City Attorney, effective November 9, 2025. It includes details on salary, benefits, vacation, severance, outside employment, and separation notice requirements.

Key points
  • Appointment of Susana Alcala Wood as City Attorney effective November 9, 2025.
  • Starting pensionable salary of $371,500 annually, with an additional 5% non-pensionable pay for a total of approximately $390,000.
  • Executive Management Benefits include a $350 monthly automobile allowance.
  • Vacation accrual rate of 200 hours per year and 16 hours of Executive Leave for 2025.
  • Severance pay equal to three months of salary for involuntary removal.
  • City Attorney requires City Council approval for outside employment.
  • 30-day notice required for voluntary resignation.

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RULES COMMITTEE: 10/15/2025 ITEM: C.1 TO: CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: CITY ATTORNEY APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION PACKAGE FROM: Mayor Matt Mahan DATE: October 9, 2025 APPROVED: 10-9-2025 RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution appointing Susana Alcala Wood as City Attorney effective November 9, 2025 and approving compensation and benefits for services as City Attorney consistent with the following terms in this memo. • Salary: The starting pensionable salary will be $371,500 annually. In addition to the starting pensionable salary, the City Attorney will receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay for a total annual salary of approximately $390,000. • Executive Management Benefits: As executive management, the City Attorney will receive the benefits that are included in the Executive Management and Professional Employees (Unit 99) Benefit and Compensation Summary. Further information may be found at the Unit 99 Compensation Summary link. The City Attorney will also receive a $350 monthly automobile allowance in accordance with the current City policy. • Vacation and Executive Leave: The City will recognize Mrs. Alcala Wood’s combined 15+ years of public service with...