§ 2.07. Compensation and expenses.  


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  • Through December 31, 2012, the starting salary of the mayor shall be not less than $25,000.00 and the starting salary for each city councilmember shall be not less than $12,000.00. Effective January 1, 2014, the starting salary of the mayor shall not be less than $40,000.00 and the starting salary for each city councilmember shall not be less than $18,000.00. Such salary shall be paid from municipal funds in monthly installments. The city council shall have authority to vote annually to raise the mayor and city councilmembers' salaries in an amount consistent with the Consumer Price Index or similar inflationary index. The city council may provide by ordinance for the provision of insurance, retirement, workers' compensation, and other employee benefits to the mayor and members of the city council and may provide by ordinance for the reimbursement of expenses actually and necessarily incurred by the mayor and members of the city council in carrying out their official duties.