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Commission weighs approach to recommending Director and Deputy Director salaries to Salary Commission
Summary
The Commission discussed whether to recommend salary changes for the Director and Deputy Director to the Salary Commission. Some commissioners urged waiting for a compensation study; one supported a 3.5% increase. The Salary Commission retains final authority.
Commissioners reviewed a memorandum from MGT and discussed options for advising the Salary Commission on pay for the Director and Deputy Director of the Department of Personnel Services. Commissioner Sharon Suzuki expressed support for a recommended 3.5% increase; Vice-Chair Gregory Jenkins said he was inclined to support the increase but urged prioritizing broader county compensation needs and recommended waiting to see how the mayor's budget and bargaining outcomes affect other employees.
It was noted that the Salary Commission considers recommendations from the Civil Service Commission but retains final authority and also takes into account the County Council's budget and the Mayor's positions; this year the Mayor did not support a salary increase for the positions in question. The Commission tabled a final position, agreeing to revisit the item at the June meeting.
