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Cover page to Resolution 1387
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Resolution 1387 was amended or repealed by the
following resolutions.
AMENDED BY: REPEALED BY:
1796
C ity of Tukwila
Washington
Resolution No. 1387 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING A
COMPENSATION POLICY FOR CITY OF TUKWILA
EMPLOYEES, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO.
1271.
WHEREAS, the Tukwila City Council finds it necessary and desirable to establish
a compensation policy to guide the development and application of the City's overall
compensation and benefit philosophy; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed its compensation philosophy and
reached a determination with regards to its application;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The following policy statements are adopted for the purpose of
establishing and administering compensation programs for employees of the City of
Tukwila:
A. Intent of the System. The classification and compensation system of the City
should encourage the selection and reasonable retention of qualified and productive
employees in order to best serve the City.
B. Competitive Position. The City should maintain a competitive position and
ability to select and retain a competent, qualified and productive work force. The City's
compensation system should reflect average compensation among the various
employment markets in which the City competes for qualified labor.
C. Employment. Salary ranges shall be periodically compared and established
based on the geographic area from which each position is recruited. Positions shall be
recruited from the local to the national base, depending on the level of position being
recruited and on the availability and caliber of potential recruits in the local, regional or
national area.
D. Classifications. Classifications shall be based on the Decision Band method
for the non represented employees. Comparative analysis for all other positions shall
be as determined by the Administrative Services Director based on internal and
external factors inherent to the specific classifications.
E. Salary. Market wages will be determined in relationship to similarly valued
jobs in competitive employment markets.
F. Salary and Benefit Mix. A mix of wages and benefits shall be provided based
011 a value equal to that of the average of the defined market.
G. Optional Benefits. Where feasible, optional cafeteria -style benefit options,
above and beyond a base core of standard benefits, shall be developed which address
the unique needs of the various types of employee classifications. Total benefits shall
not exceed the average of the defined market.
Section 2. Resolution No. 1271 is hereby repealed.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCII (F THE C_ CI OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a regular meeting thereof this J6 day of ,1997.
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HaggLeouncil President
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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/kne E. Cantu, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CE 6F 7frITY ATTORNEY
Filed with the City Clerk: i,,
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