(A) It is the intent of the county to consider prevailing practices related to cost-of-living and market trends to establish wages and salaries. However, every proposed salary change must be weighed against the anticipated affect(s) upon the county budget. Final determination and any changes to the salary scale will be made by the Board of County Commissioners.
(B) Where general, across-the-board raises are awarded, the raise will be effective on a date determined and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
(1) Cost-of-living vs. market. Adjustments to the salary schedule may be determined periodically through analysis of market trends in comparison to cost-of-living. This may be done once per year and the county may utilize either market survey results or cost-of-living index data or a combination of both. All employees, regardless of employment status, shall receive the benefits of such general adjustment to the pay plan.
(2) Benefits. In determining the total compensation value of the position, benefits must be considered. Base salary plus cost of benefit equals total compensation. In comparing benefit packages provided in the labor market, the county may evaluate both level and cost of benefits or other factors as deemed appropriate.
(Ord. passed 6- -2019; Ord. 2021-12, passed 12-21-2021)