HomeMy WebLinkAboutres2007-046WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 2007 - 323
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9/11/2007
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Resolution to approve salary schedule for WC Council for years 2010 and 2011
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Resolution approving salary schedule for Whatcom County Council for years 2010 and 2011
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9/11/2007: Council. Approved 7 -0
Res. 2007 -046
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2010 - 2011 councilmember salaries
SPONSORED BY: Consent
PROPOSED BY: Clerk of the Council
INTRODUCTION DATE:-9/11/07
RESOLUTION NO 2007 -046
APPROVING A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL FOR THE YEARS 2010 AND 2011
WHEREAS, it is necessary to establish, in advance, the salaries for Whatcom
County Councilmembers; and
WHEREAS, the 35th and 54th amendments to the State Constitution prevent
councilmembers from voting salary increases for themselves that will take effect during
their present terms of office; and
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Charter prohibits any councilmember from
receiving a salary in excess of 15 percent of the County Executive's salary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Whatcom County Council that the
maximum compensation to be paid to individual Whatcom County Councilmembers
shall be as indicated below, provided that the salary paid to councilmembers may not
exceed 15 percent of the Executive's salary in any given year:
For the year 2010, the salary shall be $19,500 per councilmember (not
to exceed 15 percent of the Executive's salary).
For the year 2011, the salary shall be $20,000 per councilmember (not
to exceed 15 percent of the Executive's salary).
,,%4IRRROWQ this 11 day of Sept. 2007.
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