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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Alderman Rick Mervine, Chairman
DATE: August 12, 2016
SUBJECT:
Ordinance Amending Article II of Chapter 2, of the Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled, "Administration" (Aldermanic Compensation) Amended as Follows: 2.5% Increase Per Year for Four Years Following the Election on April, 2019
PURPOSE:
Every four years, the Council evaluates the salaries for Elected Officials in the city including the Aldermen and Mayor. Input from various sources, including the Chamber are considered. The evaluation is based on the compensation of similar cities, towns and other elected positions.
BACKGROUND:
The Special Compensation Committee met on July 19, 2016 and August 2, 2017 to review salary and percentage information for elected officials, the City of Aurora Executive Pay Plan, City of Aurora Code of Ordinance for Aldermen compensation and benefits and the City of Aurora Code of Ordinance for Mayor's salary. At this meeting additional information was requested from the Human Resources Department and well as the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.
DISCUSSION:
The Compensation Committee will either accept, deny or amend the recommendation.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend 2.5 % Compensation Increase Per Year for Four Years Following the Election in April, 2019
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachments
cc: Alderman Hart-Burns,
Alderman Franco
Alderman Mervine
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Amending Article II of Chapter 2, of the Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled, "Administration" (Aldermanic Compensation)
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection...
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