Regular Items 14.
Legal Committee
- Meeting Date:
- 08/31/2026
COMMITTEE:
Legal
CONTACT:
C. Josh Nairn-Mahan
CHAIR:
Cristina Arnold
ACTION REQUESTED:
Consider recommending approval to advertise for a public hearing for Ordinance 26-XX: An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2 of the Administrative Code related to City Council compensation structure. (Arnold)
BACKGROUND:
Initiated by:
Councilor Arnold
The Committee will consider a proposed adjustment to the compensation structure for the City Council, aimed at ensuring that councilor pay remains aligned with the responsibilities, time commitments, and standards associated with municipal governance. The discussion will include an overview of current compensation levels, fiscal impacts, and the rationale for adopting an updated pay framework to support effective recruitment, retention, and service to the community.
Councilor Arnold
The Committee will consider a proposed adjustment to the compensation structure for the City Council, aimed at ensuring that councilor pay remains aligned with the responsibilities, time commitments, and standards associated with municipal governance. The discussion will include an overview of current compensation levels, fiscal impacts, and the rationale for adopting an updated pay framework to support effective recruitment, retention, and service to the community.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION:
See Fiscal Impact below.
TBD
TBD
LEGAL REVIEW:
City Attorney has reviewed this item.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
Legal Committee will be the first to consider this item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Proceed as presented.