(A) The compensation for members of the City Council shall be $950 per month. Council members shall also be entitled to health insurance benefits that are available and paid for by the city for its employees, however, the same insurance policy is not required.
(B) The City Council members may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties pursuant to § 36514.5 of the California Government Code. Reimbursement for the use of their personal automobile will be at the rate recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. Meals will be reimbursed at the per diem rate provided for city employees or for actual expenses as evidenced by receipts.
(C) Travel by a City Council member that will result in expenses of more than $500 per trip will be approved by the City Council.
(D) A City Council member may waive any or all compensation permitted by this section.
(Ord. 1078, passed 12-19-2023)