Submitted by: Laura Reams
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Agenda Section: Presentation
Item Title:
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2023 Compensation Review Committee Recommendation
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
Presentation only, the Council is expected to act on this recommendation on February 21, 2023.
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Summary Background:
Per City Charter, a seven-person compensation review committee, with representation from each of the City’s five wards, was appointed in November 2022 to review and make recommendations for the compensation of the Mayor and all City Councilmembers. The City’s HR Director, Jay Joyner serves as the staff liaison for the committee with assistance from Vivian Snellman.
The Committee is required by City Charter to make its recommendation as to any compensation increase, decrease, or lack of change, at least 90 days prior to the election (February 8). The length of time covered by the committee’s recommendation to the Mayor and Council shall be no less than (3) three fiscal years and no more than (6) six fiscal years. The 2019 Compensation Review Committee’s recommendations currently run through June 30, 2025.
The committee met eight (8) times over the last three months to evaluate and discuss the recommendation. The committee reviewed the work of the 2019 Compensation Review Committee and additional materials provided by staff including information comparing the City’s compensation for elected officials to comparable municipalities. The committee also utilized a survey to current and former City of Hyattsville elected officials and a survey of the public on council compensation posted to the Hello Hyattsville website to inform their recommendation. The recommendation of the committee and their presentation is attached to this agenda item and committee members will present the recommendation on February 6, 2023. Per the City Charter, the Mayor and Council shall have no power to alter or amend the committee’s recommendation but shall either accept it or reject it by motion, resolution, or ordinance.
Next Steps:
It is anticipated that a motion to accept or reject the committee’s recommendation will be on the February 21 Council meeting agenda. Should the Council adopt the committee’s recommendation, the City Attorney will draft an ordinance for the Council’s approval in March/April.
Fiscal Impact:
Please refer to the chart in the committee’s report.
City Administrator Comments:
For presentation.
Community Engagement:
Meeting of the Compensation Committee were open to the public and the committee utilized surveying tools to engage the public.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 2 - Ensure the Long-Term Economic Viability of the City
Legal Review Required?
Pending