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Agenda Staff Report
AGENDA DATE:
8/15/2017
ACTION REQUESTED:
Request to Approve a Resolution Establishing the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Salaries for Elected
Officials of Kittitas County
BACKGROUND:
Salaries for Elected Officials (non-Judicial) have historically been set prior to the filing period of each given
office as required, and for non-Commissioner positions, before the next fiscal year if determined on an
annual basis. The method for setting salaries has included review of data from comparable counties, the
ability of the County budget to accommodate an increase, and consideration for the policies and procedures
of the County. Recommendations are adopted through Resolution during an open public meeting.
The Board of County Commissioners has researched the option of creating a Citizen Committee to review
compensation data and make a recommendation to the Board for consideration. The attached Resolution
provides guidance on how members will be selected, what their term of service will be, and the anticipated
timelines for making recommendations.
INTERACTION:
Board of County Commissioners
Jerry Pettit, County Auditor
Christopher Horner, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Lisa Young, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board approve and sign the attached Resolution.
HANDLING:
Return one (1) copy to Human Resources.
LEAD STAFF:
Lisa Young