If enough affirmative votes are gathered, the amendment will go to 2nd reading at May meeting. Legal folks feel the word is too strong. The council will work on the final sentence of the amendment. Salary levels are internally fair and equitable. Job classification, responsibilities and education are first used to determine compensation.
Exempt employees receive no overtime or comp time.
Requests to work within two departments are heard on a case by case basis. It is important to be in compliance for auditing purposes. Internal reviews of pay levels and market analysis are completed every 6 months to a year. Pat also discussed the Paid Sick Time Policy. If an employee needs to be out longer than 6 months, she should apply for long-term disability.