In accordance with Idaho Code Title 50, compensation for the Mayor and City Council members shall be fixed by ordinance at least seventy-five (75) days before any general election. Annual salaries are effective January 1 of the following years.
A. The annual compensation of the Mayor shall be as follows:
1. The Mayor shall receive an annual salary of sixty-three thousand dollars ($66,300.00), effective on January 1, 2024.
2. The Mayor shall receive an annual salary of sixty-three thousand dollars ($67,626.00), effective on January 1, 2025.
3. The Mayor shall receive an annual salary of sixty-three thousand dollars ($68,978.00), effective on January 1, 2026.
B. The annual compensation of the members of the City Council shall be as follows:
1. Each member of the City Council shall receive an annual salary of twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,750.00) effective January 1, 2024.
2. Each member of the City Council shall receive an annual salary of twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($13,005.00) effective January 1, 2025.
3. Each member of the City Council shall receive an annual salary of twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($13,265.00) effective January 1, 2026.
C. Benefits: The Mayor and City Council may receive benefits in accordance with Idaho statute and City Policy.
D. The minimum hourly wage shall be as provided by the United States Department of Labor, except for employees employed by a recreational or amusement establishment if it does not operate for seven (7) months in any calendar year and transient employees.
E. The mileage reimbursement rate shall be the then current maximum amount allowed by the internal revenue service per mile. (Ord. 1662, 8-14-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. Ord. 1724, 8-10-2021; Ord. 1778, 8-8-2023)