Panel discusses higher pay, benefit opt‑in, evaluations and governance reforms; seeks draft charter language
Committee members discussed raising council pay (options included $12,000 for council members and $15,000 for mayor), allowing opt‑in benefits rather than automatic benefits, withholding pay until annual evaluations are completed, clarifying clerk reporting to the city manager, and exploring a legal defense fund and fiscal‑impact/clawback provisions.
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Committee members debated a package of governance changes that would alter compensation, benefits and oversight for council members and clarify administrative reporting lines.
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