Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
San Bernardino council approves city clerk employment agreement after heated debate on process and pay
Summary
The City Council approved a contract appointing the acting city clerk to the permanent position, 6-1, after debate over recruitment, transparency and a significant salary increase.
The San Bernardino City Council voted 6-1 on Oct. 14 to approve an employment agreement making the acting city clerk the permanent city clerk and setting a new pay schedule, following hours of public and council discussion about process and compensation.
Council members approved an agreement that sets the city clerk’s starting base salary at $161,000, with a scheduled increase to $169,000 on April 5, 2026, subject to a professional evaluation and a written contract amendment. The contract also provides an annual cost-of-living adjustment tied to the consumer price index (capped at 3%), a vehicle allowance of $725 per pay period, and a severance payment equal to six months’ base salary plus benefits if the clerk is terminated.…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
