(a) Interpretation. The Mayor shall interpret the application of the plan to pay problems not specifically covered by this regulation, according to the principles expressed in this section.
(b) Initial Adjustment. The Mayor is authorized by Council to place the salary of each employee on one of the steps for the class to which his position has been allocated. After the initial step has been established, the provisions of Section 167.47 shall apply for all subsequent increases.
(c) Administration. The Mayor or his designee shall be responsible for administering the salary and wage plan for all positions. He shall be responsible for ensuring the administration of the plan for all employees on an equitable basis.
(d) Review and Appeals Committee. The Mayor shall appoint a special committee of Council not to exceed three members, two of which shall be of the majority party and one of the minority party, who shall act to review any denial or exceptional advance of salary or wage. Whenever an employee is advanced more than one wage or salary step, the Mayor or his designee shall appear before the Committee and state the justification for the advancement. The Committee shall approve or disapprove of the denial or exceptional advance, as the case may be. However, the decision of the Mayor shall be final but within the restrictions of the City's budget.
(e) Annual Review and Amendments. Prior to the annual submission of his budget to Council, the Mayor shall complete a review of the salary and wage plan and related tables, as referred to in Section 167.40, and shall submit his findings, with recommended amendments to Council.
(Ord. 1776. Passed 5-7-92.)