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By Susan McNeil

City Hall

Public can weigh in on council pay review

Jun 16, 2022 | 1:00 PM

Prince Albert residents can have some input into the review on council’s pay and benefits.

The city has released a short survey that asks four multiple choice questions, such as how many hours councillors spend on things like meetings, reading agendas and attending events as a public figure.

Another question focuses on what are the more important factors when setting the rates and should things like qualifications, the economy and seniority be taken into account.

A three-person commission was created in April and have been given the job of reviewing what councillors and the mayor make now and what they should make.

They will also compare Prince Albert’s existing rates to those of other cities in the province.

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Stan Loewen, Arne Lindberg and Brenda Mishak were all named to the commission and will provide a recommendation to council.

The decision on what the rates should be remains a decision of council.

Currently, pay is based on a percentage of what the province pays cabinet ministers. Councillors get 33 per cent (just under $30,000 now) and the mayor receives 57 per cent, about $86,000.

In addition, there are travel allowances, a benefits plan and extra compensation for whichever councillor is serving as deputy mayor.

People have until July 13 to complete the survey

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