Written by Peter McIntyre Tuesday, 14 July 2009 107.5 KISSFM
Vernon city council members want to find if they're getting paid enough, for the work they do. City staff will look at other municipalities to see if there's a more equitable system. Mayor Wayne Lippert says the councillors are currently get paid a flat rate, which is just under 20-thousand dollars. He says there's no recognition for the work load with some siting on two or three committees and others on ten plus and they're paid the same. Councillor Buffy Baumbrough feels there should be more compensation for committee work, saying it impacts her ability to do other work.
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Don Quixote Note: My position on this is that any review of Council Remuneration methods should be done in the 3rd year of that Council's term and any changes should be put into effect for the benefit of the incoming newly elected Council.
The last Council unanimously rejected any changes to the compensation formula (Council policy continues to include an annual cost of living increase) in their 3rd year on Oct 14,2008 .
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