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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 - /S-�S