Arizona republican., 1921-07-11

conclusions reached at the time nor just what was done in the way of regulating the use. Perhaps, other members of the commission have been approached on the matter. At any rate, the sources of the inquiries. l am quite sure. had no malicious meddling in mind and if city autos are being used for other than city business, the commission should know it and stop the practice forthwith.
 In order that we may be fully in formed as to the auto equipment owned and its use, I recommend that the manager be instructed to submit a statement to the commission setting forth each car owned, its type and make. original cost. present value. number plate carried. assigned to what individual and department, what hours necessary for city busi- ness, and where stored when not in use. Supplementary thereto should be a statement showing those cars used by department heads f6r which the city pays a monthly allowance for upkeep. If there are any rented cars in the service this should, also be noted. I think each member ot the commission should be furnished with a copy of this statement.
 The following accommodations should perhaps be prefaced by an ex- planation on my part, otherwise Il might be said that very selfish in- terest was the urging factor. Int recommendation I have in mind is that the commission should be giver a fair compensation for it's services This, of course. requires an amend xI h >~<> <<>f ethically, the commission should taks the initiative is a question of doubt or my part. However. it is a matter o great importance and will state m, belief regardless of any criticism | which may follow.
 We have been a very busy commis sion, perhops, more of our time hal been required than of any precedint commission. Many large probleml have been given our undivided atten ton. We have met frequently botl day and night. informally and other wise. We have labored faithfully an' | fearlessly for what each of us con sidered for the best interests of thi community. This community is real community with a population fl excess of 30.o0o, an assessed valuation of $45, 900, 900. an actual valuation 0
 perhaps sfoo.0oo.o0o. and the city assets in excess of $5.000.o0o. D you think, gentlemen. that your ser vices are fairly compensated at &3o
 per annum? Can private enterpris find men to neglect their personal af | fairs and serve as a director of al enterprise of this character for $30 per annum? I want to say frankly gentlemen, that s1o.0oo would nc compensate me for the loss in tim | from my personal business for tn two years. I am not forgetful of tn honor which sought nor of the homo which this people have conferred upo me. I sincerely appreciate it an will continue until the expiration ( my term of office to give them tn
 best that is in me regardless of an
 compensation. but it is the futur
 welfare of the city that I have 1
 mind and not a compensation for my
 self. It is these remarks that shoul
 have been prefaced with the state
 ment that have not the slightest ir tention of attempting to benefit D such compensation should this elet
 torate amend the charter SO thu members Of this commission wou be paid in excess of the $500 no
 allowed.
 ,l have not the slightest intention . nor will become a candidate for n , election. My term of office expir i May 1, 1922, and on that date l VI : retire from public service with Il greatest appreciation of the honor
 having done my little bit with yo honorable body for the advanceme
 of the interests of this people al this wonderful city-in the -makin
 Having removed the question of
 personal interest I will be more SD e cific in the recommendation, which r that the charter be amended so tn |, each commissioner will receive 324 n per annum and your mayor $36o0 p n annum. My reason for differentiatil 2 as to compensation of commission . and mayor is not due to my apprais | | of the value of each as compared r that of the mayor, but by reason
 the fact that the traditional habits . the people in taking all matters the mayor require more of his tir e and attention. In addition, there a many matters of representation 4 public functions which, quite natu
 ally, as the executive head of t d city, should fall to his lot.
 believe Phoenix has reached il s point in its growth, and that brought to the attention of the pc @ pie. they will see the justice or COT : pensating their commission in sor f measure for the loss of time fro
 their own enterprises. I believe N will be move ,n the right directs 2 and respectfully ask your consider 't ton of the matter with the end ' view of making the necessary prepa k ations for the submission of such d amendment to the charter at the ele Q ton to be held in April. 1922. 'r Tn concluding. gentlemen. I wa . to express my appreciation of yo l, united support and of the harmo ,e which has prevailed in our deliber Is tions. It has been high honor IF have served with you, and thank y ,- most sincerely.
 I, also. desire to express my appr Q citation of the efforts and support If the department heads and employ
 and ask the continuance of their go Id services. right conduct and courteo n treatment of the public.
 Id Respectfully and faithfully yours ,fl WILLIS H. PLUNKETT.
 Mayor.
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