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City of Marquette, MI
300 West Baraga Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855


Agenda Date: 2/20/2024

Unfinished Business
City Manager and City Attorney Evaluation Subcommittee

BACKGROUND: 

On August 14, 2023, three Commissioners were appointed to serve on a committee to review and compile the City Manager's and City Attorney's performance evaluations and to make a recommendation regarding future terms of employment and compensation. The three Commissioners appointed at that time were Commissioners Hanley, Ottaway and Smith. On September 25, the Commission approved the annual performance evaluations for both the City Manager and City Attorney. At that time, the subcommittee recommended, and the Commission approved, each of their contracts be extended to Sept. 30, 2026 at the existing compensation level with discussion related to revisiting compensation at a later date, as well as extending the severance length in the City Manager's contract to six months if her contract is terminated without cause. The subcommittee expressed an interest in annually appointing an evaluation committee for the duration of the calendar year for more continuous dialogue with the City Manager and City Attorney.

 

On January 29, the Commission authorized the Mayor to appoint three Commissioners to serve on the City Manager and City Attorney Evaluation Subcommittee for calendar year 2024 with an immediate charge to review the City Manager's and City Attorney's compensation and bring back a recommendation to the full City Commission. The Mayor appointed herself, along with Commissioners Hanley and Smith, to serve on the Subcommittee for calendar year 2024. The Subcommittee met on February 5 and recommends salary increases of 5% retroactive to October 1, 2023 for both the City Attorney and City Manager. 


FISCAL EFFECT: 
The recommended 5% increase for each the City Manager and City Attorney will bring their annual salaries to $133,875 and $123,165, respectively. This action will require a budget amendment. 

RECOMMENDATION: 
Approve the subcommittee's recommendation to increase the City Manager's and City Attorney's salaries by 5% retroactive to October 1, 2023; direct the City Attorney to amend both contracts; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the amended contracts. 

ALTERNATIVES: 
As determined by the Commission.

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