ITEM NO: 6c Supp 
DATE OF 
MEETING: November 13, 2012 

First Reading 

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Agenda 
Background 
Considerations for 2013 changes 
Proposed changes for 2013 
Conclusion 

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Background 
A delegation of authority from Commission to CEO 
Covers 52% of Port Employees 
Similar to collective bargaining agreements 
Covers key components of the Total Rewards package 
Does not set actual pay rates 
Establishes Pay for Performance 
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Considerations for 2013 
Changes informed by: 
New or changing laws 
Updates to Port policies 
Current market pay levels 
Anticipated 2013 COLA and Merit increases for local
public employers 
CPI trending over last 12 months 
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Proposed Changes for 2013 
2% Increase Recommended 
Current salary ranges 1% below market 
Expected 2.9% average market increase 
Local public employers 
COLA  0% to 3.3% 
Total Increases  0% to 11.4% 
2% conservative adjustment 
CPI averaging 2.8% Aug-Aug 
Approximate cost is $5000 

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Proposed Changes for 2013 
Added language to the Emergency Hire
employee definition 
Port holiday schedule updated 
PTO maximum balance reduced from 700 to
600 hours 
Added language to Dental Insurance
description 
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Conclusion 
Changes will be minimal and consistent with prior
years 
Salary range change reflects a conservative
approach 


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