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A. There is established a Council Compensation Committee on salaries for elected City officials. The Committee shall be comprised of a Chairman plus four (4) members who shall be appointed from residents. The terms shall be staggered in the manner provided by Council. The members of the Committee shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses.

B. The Committee shall conduct a review of the compensation provided to elected City officials. Such review shall be made for the purpose of recommending adjustments to pay levels.

C. In odd number years, the Committee shall submit to the City Clerk, a copy of their review and their recommendations. The recommendations of the Committee shall be accepted or rejected by the City Council.

D. In the event that the Committee recommends a change, including a reduction, in the salaries for elected officials of an amount less than five and one-tenth percent (5.1%) than the existing salary for elected officials, then no question shall be submitted to the qualified electors. Such change shall become effective for the Mayor and all Councilmembers on July 1st of even years.

E. In the event that the Committee recommends a change, including a reduction, in the salaries for elected officials of an amount greater than five and one tenth percent (5.1%) than the existing salary for elected officials, then the question shall be submitted to the qualified electors at a regular election. If approved, such change shall become effective for the Mayor and all Councilmembers upon the canvass of the election.

F. Upon the effective date of the 2021 City Charter revision, the current City Councilmembers shall be compensated consistent with the provisions of City Ordinance 2018-1404 and subsequent salary adjustments shall be based on that established salary.