The Mount Vernon City Council voted to establish a Compensation Review Commission for the city during its July 22 meeting. The City Council and the mayor will appoint members to the commission.
According to the Mount Vernon City Council's July 22 meeting agenda, the goal of the commission is to review and make recommendations on employee compensation and compensation for elected officials. The commission will conduct a comprehensive review of the salary structures and practices of the city, making recommendations for adjustments and improvements.
The agenda states that the commission will evaluate how competitive the city's salary structures are compared to similar municipalities and relevant labor markets. Equity will be assessed within the city among various positions. Factors such as cost of living, inflation, budget constraints, and collective bargaining agreements will be considered when making recommendations. Those recommendations will be submitted in reports to the mayor and the city council as necessary.
Ex officio members of the commission will include the mayor, the Safety-Service director, and the auditor. The chair of the city council's Employee and Community Relations Committee will also be a member. Two members will be appointed each by the mayor and the city council. The mayor and council have 60 days from adopting the resolution forming the commission to appoint members. Appointed members shall serve three-year terms.
The commission will meet within 30 days of its members being appointed, according to the agenda. The members will elect a chair and vice-chair, with the city's Human Resources director serving as its clerk. It will meet annually and as necessary to fulfill its duties and responsibilities.
