77-156 ESTABLISHING MERIT BASED PAY PLAN FOR CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

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. -� . ; , ` ��O�iI.MED . #.,- ".1 ORDINANCE N0. - �5 � ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MERIT BASED PAY PLAN FOR CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES WHEREAS, the Council has determined that is is necessary and desirable to the best interests of the City, and in furtherance of the� improvement of the government and affairs thereof, that a classi- fication and salary structure reflecting both current needs and con- tinuing objectives be developed and maintained regarding City offi- cers and those City employees in positions with managerial and ad- ministrative duties and responsibilities; and WHEREAS, the Council did retain the services of Booz, Allen & Hamilton, Inc. , P4anagement Consultants, to study, analyze and re- port its recommendations with regard to said subject; and WHEREAS, the work of said consultant in cooperation with mem- bers of Council and staff has been completed and such program is ready to be implemented; � NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DECATUR, ILLINOIS : Secti�n 1. That the report and recommendation of Booz , Allen & Hamilton, Inc. , dated June 6 , 1977, entitled "Report on P�Ianagement Pay Plan Study" be, and the same is hereby , received, placed on file and approved. Section 2 . That it be, and it is hereby, determined and de- clared to be the basic philosophy and policy of the City of Decatur, Illinois, as follows : (a) To be able to attract, develop, motivate and retain highly qualified staff for administrative positions approved by the Council a comprehensive program is needed and is hereby established which includes : 1. A position classification system which differ- entiates the relative importance of said positions on the basis of complexity of problems faced; knowledge and skills required; administrative responsibility involved; interr.al and external working relationships required; and, degree of financial responsibility assigned. 2 . A compensation system which is internally equita- ble and generally competitive with prevailing wage rates in relevant markets , and recognizes that compensation is composed of both salary and benefits.