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ITEM NO: ______6b_supp_______ DATE OF MEETING: November 5, 2013 2014 Salary and Benefits Resolution First Reading Agenda Background Considerations for 2014 changes Proposed changes for 2014 Conclusion 2 Background The Salary and Benefits Resolution Delegates authority from Commission to CEO Covers 54% of Port employees Similar to a collective bargaining agreement Covers key aspects of the Total Rewards package Does not set actual pay rates Established Pay for Performance 3 Considerations for 2014 Changes informed by New or changing laws Updates to Port policies Current market pay levels Anticipated 2014 COLA and merit increase at other local employers Other changes to the Total Rewards package 4 Proposed Changes for 2014 2% increase to non-union salary ranges 'Current salary ranges are very slightly below market 'Anticipating a 2.9% average pay increase in 2014 'Local public employers are planning for COLA 0% to 2.6% Total increases 0% to 10.5% '2% is a realistic adjustment 'Approximate cost is $5000 5 Proposed Changes for 2014 Eliminate the Foreign Language Premium PTO maximum balance reduced from 600 to 480 hours Realignment of the Insurance Benefits for Employees and Commissioners section 'No changes to this section, restructuring the section only Updated Port Holiday schedule Other minor wording changes 6 Conclusion Changes will be minor, aligned with the Total Rewards Philosophy, and consistent with prior year's changes Salary range increase is realistic yet conservative 7
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