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County outlines 'way forward' pay study to retain staff; vacancies may fund some increases
Summary
County HR and finance staff described a countywide salary-study 'way forward' April 27 that would add a 3% COLA plus step increases and reclassifications intended to improve retention; staff said some vacancies will be used to offset costs but final decisions are pending.
Pender County staff on April 27 presented a “way forward” compensation plan that regrades positions using a 26‑county salary comparison and proposes both a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment and steps tied to years of service and certifications.
Meg Blue, who led the budget presentation, said the county calculated the revenue‑neutral level but cannot convert that into a tax rate until property…
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