Chapter 3.20
COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS
Sections:
3.20.020 Cost of living adjustments for regular full-time and part-time employees.
3.20.030 Recognition of collective bargaining agreements.
3.20.040 Salaries for Council members.
3.20.010 Statement of policy.
It is the policy of the City of University Place to provide adequate compensation to City employees. Providing adequate compensation to City employees promotes productivity, reduces turnover, and improves the City’s ability to attract and retain qualified and productive employees. Providing adequate compensation entails making adjustments in compensation to reflect changes in the employment market and increases in the cost of living.
(Ord. 308 § 1, 2001).
3.20.020 Cost of living adjustments for regular full-time and part-time employees.
Each year the City Council may, at its option, set a cost of living adjustment (COLA) for regular full-time and part-time employees.
(Ord. 308 § 1, 2001).
3.20.030 Recognition of collective bargaining agreements.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as interfering with the rights of employees to organize and negotiate benefits of employment pursuant to collective bargaining agreements. Benefits for employees covered by collective bargaining agreements shall be governed by the agreements. This chapter shall not impair any obligations of the City under present or future collective bargaining agreements.
(Ord. 308 § 1, 2001).
3.20.040 Salaries for Council members.
A. Except as provided in subsection (B) of this section, effective January 1, 2024, salaries for City Council members who have been elected to or appointed to office on or after November 7, 2023, shall be as follows:
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Mayor: |
$2,080 per month |
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Mayor Pro Tem: |
$1,926 per month |
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Council Member: |
$1,783 per month |
B. Note: Salaries for Council members elected prior to November 6, 2023, shall continue to be governed by Ordinance 580.
(Ord. 773 § 1, 2023; Ord. 580 § 1, 2010; Ord. 454 § 1, 2005; Ord. 322 § 1, 2001; Ord. 308 § 1, 2001).