| CHAPTER 7—COUNCIL FINANCIAL MATTERS |
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| 7.1 | Compensation |
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| | 7.1.1 | Pursuant to Article V, Section 503 of the Mountain View City Charter, each Councilmember will receive a monthly salary. The amount is the salary limit established by the State Legislature for members of the City Council of general law cities having a population range within which the City of Mountain View falls, as specified in California Government Code Section 36516(a). |
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| | 7.1.2 | The Mayor receives a monthly salary equal to the salary of a Councilmember plus an additional 25 percent. |
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| | 7.1.3 | The City Council has no power to increase its salary by ordinance, resolution or motion. |
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| | 7.1.4 | Section 503 of the Mountain View City Charter stipulates that "if a member of the City Council, or Mayor, does not attend all meetings of the City Council or study sessions called on order of the City Council and held during the month, that person's salary for such month shall be reduced by the sum of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25) for each meeting or study session not attended unless that person is absent on official duty with the consent of or on order of the City Council." |
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| 7.2 | Benefits |
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| | 7.2.1 | The California Government Code provides that Councilmembers may receive health, retirement and other benefits. |
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| | 7.2.2 | City-funded medical, dental and life insurance plan benefits are provided. |
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| 7.3 | City Council Budget and Expenses |
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| | 7.3.1 | City Council Policy A-2, City Council Policy Governing Expenses of the Council, provides policy guidance regarding Council expenditures for equipment, supplies and communications; travel; local expenses; and expenses charged against the City Council budget. |
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| | | NOTE: Also refer to City Council Policy A-2, City Council Policy Governing Expenses of the Council. This policy sets forth the policies governing expenses of the City Council. |
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