A. Beginning with the fiscal year starting July 1, 2019, each member of the city council, other than the mayor, is paid an annual salary of sixteen thousand sixteen dollars. The mayor is paid an annual salary of fifty-two thousand two hundred nineteen dollars and fifty cents and an annual car allowance in the amount of four thousand eight hundred dollars.

B. Beginning with the fiscal year starting July 1, 2019, the city council may authorize an annual cost of living adjustment to the mayor’s and city council’s salaries. The cost of living adjustment may not exceed the twelve-month percent change of the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers, West Region, for the month of May. As required by Section 10-3-818, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended, any cost of living adjustment must be preceded by a public hearing.

C. In addition to the salary paid, the elected officials shall be authorized to receive health and dental benefits at the same level as city employees.

D. In addition to all other compensation or salaries, elected officials may receive travel expenses and per diem established by the city for attending any meeting, conference, seminar or training session, provided attendance has been approved by the governing body.

E. For purposes of Utah Retirement Systems (URS) coverage, the city classifies all Tier 2 elected officials as part-time. Eligibility for retirement coverage under Utah Retirement Systems shall be administered in accordance with the statutory rules governing Utah Retirement Systems. (Ord. 2019-12 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2017-08 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2015-02 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2013-08 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 2012-11 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2/16/2010O-2 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 4/21/2009O-7 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 10/02/2007O-14 § 1 (Exh. A)(2.3.104))