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Pottsville council conducts first reading of ordinance to make mayor’s office full‑time
Summary
Council conducted a first reading of an ordinance that would set the mayor’s position as full‑time with a proposed pay range of $55,000–$60,000; the ordinance references prior ordinance 2022‑7 and will return for subsequent readings with a final vote scheduled in March.
At the Jan. 28 meeting the city council conducted the first reading of an ordinance proposing to make the Pottsville mayor’s office a full‑time position and set a pay range.
The draft ordinance references ordinance 2022‑7 and places the mayor’s pay range between $55,000 and $60,000. Council members clarified that remaining within the thresholds of ordinance 2022‑7 would avoid triggering an additional legislative audit; if pay were changed beyond that threshold a separate ordinance and additional audit requirements could apply.
Council discussed how to govern and audit a full‑time mayoral position, including using a time‑clock system tied to the city’s accounting software and retaining records for payroll and retirement credit purposes. The mayor said the city already uses an electronic time entry system for staff and that HR would monitor hours to ensure compliance with reporting and retirement rules.
No final vote occurred; the mayor said the meeting was a first reading and that the council will conduct a second reading next month and a final, third reading and vote in March. Several council members asked for clear audit and tracking mechanisms to document full‑time hours and ensure appropriate oversight.
Next steps: clerk to schedule the second reading; staff to provide any requested clarifications about pay implementation and audit language before a final vote in March.
