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Committee asks law and HR to craft hiring-flexibility language, seeks transparency around higher-than-mid hiring
Summary
The committee considered an order authorizing the mayor to offer starting salaries above a pay-range mid point for Schedule A positions and asked that any such hires be communicated to the city council clerk; it also asked for a broader study of Schedule A pay and tabled the salary-study item until more information is available.
Councilors discussed a proposal to authorize the mayor to offer starting salaries above the mid point of Schedule A ranges (up to the maximum) in limited circumstances to avoid losing candidates during long hiring cycles.
Human Resources told the committee that delays (multiple meetings and referrals) can cost the city competitive candidates who will accept outside offers while the council process runs. Councilors largely agreed on the need for…
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