131.06 BENEFITS.

   (a)   The Mayor shall receive medical and other benefits generally provided for full-time administrative employees of the City, with the exception of longevity compensation and sick leave.  Such benefits will include, but are not limited to, medical, life insurance with an option of AD & D coverage, and short term disability benefits provided for administrative employees of the City, cellular phone allowance at maximum allowed per Section 2.8.3 of the Administrative Salary Ordinance, and the use of an automobile provided by the City.  The Mayor shall receive three (3) weeks of paid vacation during the Mayor's first term of office; four (4) weeks of paid vacation during a second term of office; and five (5) weeks of paid vacation during a third or subsequent term of office.

   (b)   The City shall establish a "Fringe Benefit" pension "pickup plan" and pay fifty percent (50%) of the Mayor/Safety Director's mandatory pension contribution.  This is in addition to the Mayor/Safety Director's ability to participate in the City's "Salary Reduction" pension "pickup plan".

   (c)   Travel expenses for official business of the City or the reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses in excess of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) must be approved by Council.  All expenses of any amount shall be related to official City business, shall be reasonable, and shall be substantiated by receipts submitted to the Finance Department.  Expenses of an out-of-town workshop, seminar or convention will require advance approval by Council if such event involves more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) in total expenditures.  Travel Expenses to attend Mayor's Court Training, each year, is approved for a total not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).

   (d)   Gratuities received by the Mayor for the performance of marriages may be retained by the Mayor, in addition to the compensation provided herein.

   (e)   No other benefits are provided for the Mayor unless approved by Council.

(Ord. 2008-160.  Passed 1-5-09.)