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| | Compensation InformationThere has been much discussion recently regarding compensation of city council members, and city employees. The City of Rancho Santa Margarita embraces a philosophy of openness and transparency, and in an effort to provide compensation information of elected and appointed officials, and staff the City has placed this information on the it's website. Below is a summary of the compensation information for city officials and staff based on a disclosure model provided by the Orange County Grand Jury Report entitled "Compensation Study of Orange County Cities":
| Salary Schedule for City Council Members & City Employees with a Base Salary of over $100,000 For the Calendar Year Ended 12/31/2011 |
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Position
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Salary
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Other Pay*
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Insurance Premiums
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Pension Costs
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Total Compensation
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Council Member
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$5,562
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$0
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$0
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$345
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$5,907
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Council Member
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$5,562
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$15,378
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$474
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$690
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$22,104
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Council Member
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$5,099
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$13,863
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$668
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$632
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$20,262
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Council Member
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$5,562
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$14,583
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$1,269
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$690
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$22,104
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Council Member
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$4,172
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$15,636
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$216
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$517
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$20,541
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City
Manager
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$214,428
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$9,612
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$8,954
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$28,605
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$261,599
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Admin Svcs Director
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$160,212
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$0
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$200
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$21,363
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$181,775
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Public Works Director
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$89,228
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$0
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$200
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$11,898
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$101,326
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Development Srvcs Director
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$142,776
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$0
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$15,852
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$19,038
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$177,666
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| * Includes mandatory retirement contributions, fees, deferred compensation, incentive bonus, auto allowance and pay in lieu of time off. |
General Compensation Information
City Council Compensation:
Provided by the City:
$463.50 monthly salary.
$1,321 monthly benefit allowance for medical, dental, vision & other benefits.
$57.47 monthly mandatory retirement contribution represents
12.4% of the salary amount allocated to a retirement account administered by
ICMA on their behalf.
City Council Members do not receive CalPERS retirement benefits.
Total Compensation: $1841.97 per month.
Provided by Other Agencies:
Transportation Corridor Agencies - $120.00 per meeting & mileage at IRS rate.
(One council member; one alternate)
Orange County Fire Authority - $100.00 per meeting.
(One council member; one alternate)
Transportation Corridor System - $120.00 per meeting.
(One council member; one alternate)
Planning Commission:
$75.00 stipend per meeting based on resolution 04-07-14-01 adopted July 14, 2004. Total Compensation: $75.00 per meeting
City Manager:
The City Manager position is currently vacant; the City Council is in the process of interviewing candidates to fill the position. The new City Manager contract will be posted once the position has been filled and a new contract has been signed. For any questions, please contact the Human Resources Administrator, Mark Taylor.
The City of RSM does not have associations organized under collective bargaining agreements. Only the City Manager has an employment contract. All other staff are unrepresented and work under polices adopted by the City Council.
Staff:
Current Salary Resolution for all city staff. Staff also receives $1,321 monthly benefit allowance for the purchase of medical, dental, vision and other benefits. Retirement: The City contracts with CalPERS for retirement benefits at the 2.5% at 55 formula, for employees hired prior to February 27, 2011. All employees hired after this date, are subject to the newly adopted formula of 2% at 60.
Adjustments to employee compensation are approved by City Council in accordance with City Council Policy 3.2. To view a copy of City Council Policy 3.2, please click here.
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