HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 85-05 ORDINANCE NO. _Z5-,OT
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE SALARIES
OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL.
WHEREAS, based upon a study by the Local Government
Committee of the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, the City of Beaumont
is well below most cities in Texas of comparable size in regard to
the salaries for the Mayor and Councilmembers; and,
WHEREAS, the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce has recommended
that the present salaries be increased to insure quality
leadership on our Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the present salary for the Mayor be increased from One Hundred
Fifty Dollars ( $150) per month to Five Hundred Dollars ($500) per
month and that the salaries of Councilmembers be increased from One
Hundred Dollars ( $100) per month to Four Hundred Dollars ($400) per
month.
This ordinance shall take effect only upon the next term
of office for each present Councilmember and the Mayor or their
successor.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this
the 16,E day of � 1985.
Mayor -
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