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Staff Report for City of San Leandro City Council Adopt a Resolution to Amend the San Leandro Management Organization (SLMO) Salary Schedule to Adjust the Salary Range for the Classification of Deputy City Manager and to Appropriate from the General Fund Unrestricted Reserves $32,400 for 2019-20 and $34,000 for 2020-21
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution to amend the salary schedule of the San Leandro Management Organization (SLMO) to adjust the salary range for the classification of Deputy City Manager, and to appropriate from the General Fund Unrestricted Reserves $32,400 for 2019-20 and $34,000 for 2020-21.
BACKGROUND
On December 21, 2015, the City Council approved the addition of the Deputy City Manager classification to the San Leandro Management Organization (SLMO) salary schedule. At that time, the Deputy City Manager classification was established at salary range 10 ($9,674-$11,756 per month).
Staff recommends increasing the Deputy City Manager classification by 15% to salary range 7 ($11,756-$13,611 per month) to make the salary more commensurate with the requirements of the position and allow the City to be consistent with surrounding communities for similar positions. A salary survey conducted by staff showed the classification to be significantly below market median among comparable agencies. The proposed salary increase would bring the salary closer in line with the current market, but would still remain below the median. The salary increase would also provide internal alignment with other senior manager classifications in the City that hold a high-level of responsibility.
The higher salary range reflects the scope, impact, and responsibilities of this position, which includes managing complex, high-profile initiatives and projects of significant importance to the City, such as the City's legislative platform and revenue measure analysis. This position manages extensive pub...
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