RESOLUTION NO. 2004-____

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PAY SCHEDULE FOR
MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005.

RECITALS:

1.	The wage adjustment for four City Labor unions is established in the amount of 3%. The fifth union adjustment is established at 2% based on contractual agreement tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
2.	The budget for Fiscal year 2004/2005 anticipates a 3% adjustment for all management, and confidential employee classifications.
3.	It is the desire of the City to maintain its management and confidential pay plan at a level commensurate with other jurisdictions to enhance recruitment and retention in these key positions. It is also important to maintain salary differentials and avoid compression between represented employees and the supervisory/management staff.

THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1.  The overall pay schedule is hereby modified by 3% for Management and Mid-Management Supervisory employees, and 3.5% for confidential employees effective July 1, 2004.

SECTION 2.  The salary of the Municipal Judge and the City Recorder shall be adjusted by 3.359%, which is the weighted average of the adjustments made for Department Heads and Supervisors as set forth in the City Charter.

SECTION 3.  This resolution takes effect upon signing by the Mayor.

This resolution was read by title only in accordance with Ashland Municipal Code Section 2.04.090 duly

PASSED and ADOPTED this ______day of ______, 2004:
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder

SIGNED and APPROVED this ______day of ______, 2004:
Alan W. DeBoer, Mayor

Reviewed as to form:
Paul Nolte, City Attorney