(a) Salary ranges shall be linked directly to the Plan of position classifications and shall be determined with due regard to ranges of pay of other classes, relative particular occupational categories, prevailing rates for similar employment in private establishments in the City area, rates of pay in other jurisdictions, the financial policies of the City and other economic considerations. The minimum and maximum and intermediate steps of each salary range shall be those rates in the basic salary schedule which most nearly reflect these factors.
(b) Prior to the preparation of each annual budget, as well as at other appropriate times, the City Manager may make or direct to be made, such comparative studies as he may deem necessary, of the factors affecting the level of salary ranges. On the basis of information derived from such studies, the City Manager shall adopt such changes in the salary ranges as are pertinent to maintaining the fairness and adequacy of the Plan. The rate of pay for each employee shall be adjusted to the appropriate step in conformation with the adjustment of the salary range for the class.
(c) General salary increases affecting all City employees shall not become effective until approved by an ordinance enacted by the City Commission.
(d) At sometime during the first quarter of each even numbered year the City Manager shall provide the City Commission with a review and report on the City's then current Employee Classification Compensation Plan.
(Ord. 90-688. Passed 12-18-90.)