6c Supp

ITEM NO: ______6c supp_______ 
DATE OF MEETING: November 11, 2014 

2015 Salary and
Benefits Resolution
First Reading

Agenda 
Background 
Considerations for 2015 changes 
Proposed changes for 2015 
Conclusion 


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Background 
The Salary and Benefits Resolution 
Delegates authority from Commission to CEO 
Covers 53% of Port employees 
Similar to a collective bargaining agreement 
Covers key aspects of the Total Rewards package 
Does not set actual pay rates 
Establishes Pay for Performance as basis for non-
union employee pay increases 

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Considerations for 2015 
Changes informed by 
New or changing laws 
Updates to Port policies 
Current market pay levels 
Anticipated 2015 COLA and merit increase at other
local employers 
Other changes to the Total Rewards package 

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Proposed Changes for 2015 
2% increase to non-union salary ranges 
'Current salary ranges are very slightly below
market 
'Anticipating a 2.9% average pay increase in 2015 
'Local public employers are planning for 
COLA  0% to 2.0% 
Total increases  0% to 10.88% 
'Approximate cost is $5000 

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Proposed Changes for 2015 
Updated definitions 
Daylight Savings Time Addressed 
Added to List of Benefits 
' Faith or Conscience Days 
Updated Port Holiday schedule 
Other minor wording changes 


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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 


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