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Council approves modest changes to city manager contract including deferred‑comp contribution and outside consulting disclosure
Summary
After executive session on Aug. 25, the Hermiston City Council approved changes to City Manager Byron Smith’s contract — including converting the deferred‑comp match into a direct $10,500 contribution and allowing outside consulting with a council‑notification requirement — on a 6–1 vote.
HERMISTON, Ore. — Following executive session on Aug. 25, the Hermiston City Council approved updates to City Manager Byron Smith’s employment agreement that change the city’s deferred‑compensation contribution and permit limited outside consulting with a council‑notification requirement; the car‑allowance change passed as presented and council added a reporting amendment on outside consulting.
What the manager requested - City Manager Byron Smith asked for three changes: an increase in car allowance (from $450 to $700 per month as…
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