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A. Salary. The city mayor’s salary shall be established.by the city’s independent salary commission in accordance with Chapter 2.08 ACC, Independent Salary Commission.

B. Leave and Benefits.

1. Vacation Leave.

a. Accrual of Vacation Leave. Vacation leave for the mayor shall accrue at the following rates (based on years served as the city mayor), up to a maximum total accrual of 364 hours:

Years Served as City Mayor

Vacation Leave Accrual Rate

Start date – 4 years

96 hours per year

5 – 9 years

120 hours per year

10 – 14 years

144 hours per year

15 – 19 years

168 hours per year

20 – 24 years

192 hours per year

25th year +

208 hours per year

b. Payment for Unused Accrued Vacation Leave Hours.

i. Each calendar year, the mayor shall have the option to receive payment (at then current salary rate) for up to 80 hours of unused accrued vacation leave hours. The mayor may elect to receive this payment as a deferred compensation account contribution.

ii. The mayor shall be entitled to receive payment (at then current salary rate) for any unused accrued vacation hours up to the 364-hour accrual limit upon conclusion of service as the city mayor.

2. Sick Leave.

a. Accrual of Sick Leave. Sick leave for the mayor shall accrue at the rate of eight hours per month, for a maximum total accrual of 960 sick leave hours.

b. Payment for Unused Accrued Sick Leave Hours.

i. By December 31st of each calendar year, the mayor shall have the option to receive payment (at then current salary rate) for 25 percent of any sick leave hours accrued during that year that exceed the 960-hour maximum. Payment shall be made by January 31st the following calendar year.

ii. The mayor shall be entitled to receive payment (at then current salary) for unused accrued sick leave hours up to the maximum cap of 960 hours at the conclusion of service as mayor. Such payment shall be made according to the following schedule, based on years served as the city mayor:

Years of City Mayor Service

Percent of Accrued Sick Leave Hours to Be Paid

0 – 4

0% of accrued hours

5 – 14

25% of accrued hours

15 – 24

50% of accrued hours

25+

100% of accrued hours

3. Other Leave and Benefits. The mayor shall be entitled to receive other forms of leave or benefits required by law or generally available to other city employees. The use and management of such other leave or benefits shall be in accordance with applicable law and city policies and procedures. (Ord. 6907 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 3943 § 2, 1984.)