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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
FROM: Ann Slate, Director of Human Resources lN'
SUBJECT: SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENT FOR ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER POSITION
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution moving the salary range for Assistant City Administrative Officer from Range IV
of the Management Salary Schedule to Range III to more appropriately recognize the role and
responsibilities of the position within the City organization.
DISCUSSION
The position of the Assistant City Administrative Officer (ACAO) will become vacant with the
appointment of the current ACAO, Ken Hampian, to City Administrative Officer (CAO) effective
January 1, 2001. In anticipation of this vacancy and to assist in the selection of a new ACAO, it was
necessary to evaluate the organizational structure and the division of duties between the CAO and the
ACAO. With some consultant assistance,this evaluation has been completed
Among the findings is the fact that the current salary range for the ACAO is not appropriate given the
level of accountability expected of this position. Over the years,this position has taker a stronger role
in internal oversight and operational issues.
In recognition of the more clearly articulated expectations that this position is in charge of day-today
operational and administrative duties and a strong"second in command", it is recommended that the
salary range of the ACAO which is currently in the fourth tier of the twelve tier Appointed Official
and Management Salary Schedule be moved up to the third tier. That is the highest tier for
department heads and where the Public Works Director and Police Chief positions are placed. This
internal salary relationship is mole appropriate given the expectations of the organization and the
authority the CAO has delegated to the ACAO as a result of the increasingly complex duties that the
CAO faces daily.
By adopting the resolution reallocating the ACAO salary range to a higher range, the City Council
will be formally recognizing the increased responsibilities that have fallen to the ACAO in recent
years. This action is appropriate as the ACAO role is more clearly defined and strengthened in line
with the consultant's study. This will provide the new CAO with the flexibility to meet the needs of
an active and involved City Council and community while maintaining the connection with
department heads and other internal leadership responsibilities.
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Council Agenda Report—Salary Range Adjustment for Assistant City Administrative
Officer
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FISCAL U"ACf
The difference in salary range III and N is $8605 per month versus $8204 or approximately 5%.
For the remainder of FY2000-2001, this equates to an estimated $2600, which includes salary and
benefits. On an annual basis,this results in an increase of$5200,which has been calculated at the
top of the range. Depending upon the starting salary for the new ACAO, these numbers will most
likely be less. No fiscal impact is anticipated for the current fiscal year, nor will the change have
any impact on the current ACAO's salary. Future fiscal impacts will be included in the preparation
of the upcoming two year Financial Plan,
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. (2000 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
CHANGING THE SALARY RANGE FOR THE ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER CLASSIFICATION
VV IEREAS, the City Council is committed to a comprehensive policy that strengthens the
recruitment and retention of well qualified and effective management personnel;and
WHEREAS, a recent review of the Assistant City Administrative Officer classification
indicates that the role of the Assistant City Administrative Officer has increased over the years to
include responsibility for day-to-day operational and administrative issues; and,
WHEREAS,the Assistant City Administrative Officer is expected to fiinction as a strong
"second in command"to the City Administrative Officer.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo that the classification
off Assistant City Administrative Officer is herewith assigned to Range III of the Management
Salary Schedule.
Upon motion of , seconded by
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resohrtion was adopted this 3rd day of October,2000.
Mayor Allen Settle
ATTEST:
Lee Price,City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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