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Town council authorizes COLA increase for treasurer and town clerk; board of finance must still act
Summary
The New Canaan Town Council voted 11–1 on Oct. 15 to authorize a cost-of-living adjustment for the town treasurer and town clerk tied to the collective bargaining agreement, but council members and staff said the board of finance must approve any contingency transfer before payments can be made.
The New Canaan Town Council on Oct. 15 approved a motion authorizing a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for the town treasurer and town clerk. The increase was described by council members as the COLA set by the town’s collective bargaining agreement; the council did not state a specific percentage in its motion.
Councilmember Eric Tuna urged colleagues to respect the recommendation of the Board of Finance, which he said had recommended a salary increase for the first selectman but had not recommended raises for the town clerk or treasurer.…
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