HomeMy WebLinkAboutres2013-046 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 2013-357
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Originator: (/,g 10/28/2013 11/12/2013 Committee and
Council Agenda
Division Head: WS 10/28/2013
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Executive: 17 (of All 3
TITLE OF DOCU NT:
2014-2015 Elected Officials Salary Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
2014-2015 Elected Officials Salary Resolution
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Proposed changes to Elected Officials Salary Resolution for 2014-2015 to reflect
salary placements established by the Whatcom County Commission on Salaries for
Elected Officials
COMMITTEE ACTION: COUNCIL ACTION:
11/12/2013: Forwarded Approved Substitute to 11/12/2013: Council Approved Substitute 6-0,
, Council Kremen absent
Res. 2013-046
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Res. 2013-046
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PROPOSED BY: County Executive
SPONSORED BY: Consent
INTRODUCTION DATE: November 12, 2013
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 - 046
A RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF IDENTIFYING 2014 AND 2015 SALARIES
AND BENEFITS FOR EXECUTIVE BRANCH ELECTED OFFICIALS
WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide a reference for salaries and benefits for
Executive Branch Elected Officials; and,
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council hereby adopts the following salary
placements as established by the Whatcom County Commission on Salaries for Elected
Officials starting January 2014; and,
WHEREAS, it is nonetheless understood that state law may override certain
stipulations set forth herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council intends that the
Administration should pay and provide benefits to Executive Branch Elected Officials as
set forth in this Resolution; and
AND FURTHER, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
1.0 Salaries for Elected Officials. Executive Branch Elected Officials shall
receive the salary placements listed below for 2014 and 2015 as established by the
Whatcom County Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials. Council Members shall be
compensated per the appropriate, separate Resolution.
Effective Effective
January 1, 2014 January 1, 2015
Position (Monthly) (Monthly) - —
Executive $12,533.83 $12,822.08
Prosecuting Attorney $12,650.75 $13,030.25
Sheriff $10,512.92 $10,754.75
Assessor $8,239.25 $8,428.75
Auditor $8,239.25 $8,428.75
Treasurer $8,239.25 $8,428.75
2.0 Retirement Health Savings Plan. For Executive Branch Elected Officials
(County Executive, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Assessor, Auditor, and Treasurer) who
were on the County payroll as of September 14, 2008, 5% of base salary provided will be
mandatorily paid by the County to his or her Retirement Health Savings (RHS) account
with the remaining 95% of base salary paid through payroll.
3.0 Benefits. Elected Officials who meet eligibility criteria will be eligible for Health
& Welfare Benefits as outlined in the Unrepresented Resolution for the applicable year.
4.0 Effective Date. All changes in Executive Branch Elected Officials salaries
under this resolution shall become effective January 1, 2014 or January 1, 2015 as noted
herein and shall remain in effect until rescinded or amended by the Whatcom County
Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials. Changes to items other than salary can be
made as approved by the County Council.
AND FURTHER,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolutions No. 2008-078
and 2010-054 are hereby rescinded effective January 1, 2014, and this Resolution shall
become effective that same date;
APPROVED this 12th day of November, 2013.
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