Title
Approval of a Resolution Related to the Appointment of an Independent Salary Commission to Review City Council Compensation
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution appointing members to the Independent Salary Commission as proposed by the Mayor.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution appointing members to the Independent Salary Commission as proposed by the Mayor
Staff Contact:
Debbie Sullivan, Assistant City Manager - Strategic Initiatives, 360.753.8499
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar
Background and Analysis:
In July 2017, City Council passed Ordinance No. 7089, in accordance with RCW 35.21.015, creating an Independent Salary Commission to review and establish the salaries for all seven members of the City Council. The Independent Salary Commission serves a two year-term and do not receive compensation.
Olympia’s Independent Salary Commission is a group of five City residents appointed by the Mayor and approved by Council. They last met in July 2019. Their terms have expired and new commissioners need to be appointed.
Mayor Selby solicited names from other Councilmembers and community leaders. Based on availability, diversity of experience and interest in serving, the Mayor is recommending the following members:
Jessica Bateman
Lela Cross
Jim Randall
Joyce Turner
Tadeu Velloso
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Approve a Resolution appointing members to the Independent Salary Commission as proposed by the Mayor.
2. Recommend other candidates and direct staff to update the resolution and return to Council for consideration at a future meeting.
3. Do not approve a Resolution appointing members to the Independent Salary Commission as proposed by the Mayor.
Financial Impact:
None at the time.
Attachments:
Resolution