2.04.072 Compensation of councilmembers.
A. For the calendar year 2021 and until a subsequent term of office for a councilmember position, each person elected or appointed to serve as a member of the council for the city of Lynnwood shall receive compensation in such structure and amounts as the salary commission has established.
B. Upon the commencement of a councilmember’s term of office that begins on or after January 1, 2022, the person elected or appointed to serve as a member of the council shall receive, as compensation for service to the city of Lynnwood, a base payment per month in the amount of $900.00, plus a “per meeting” payment bank of $750.00. Councilmembers attending five regular scheduled council meetings shall have earned the full $750.00 “per meeting” payment. For councilmembers attending less than the five regular scheduled council meetings, a $150.00 deduction for the “per meeting” payment bank shall occur for each meeting missed, except as provided for in this section.
1. If fewer than five regular council meetings are scheduled in a month, councilmembers attending all of the regular council meetings for that month shall be entitled to receive the full $750.00 payment for meeting attendance.
2. Each councilmember shall be entitled to four automatic excused absences, at their discretion, during any calendar year. These paid absences shall be in lieu of vacation time that is provided for other city employees. Other excused absences, without compensation, may be granted by a majority vote of the council as per RCW 35A.12.060.
C. Council President – Additional Compensation. In addition to the compensation provided under subsection (A) or (B) of this section, any councilmember holding the office of council president shall receive an additional $200.00 per month as compensation for the responsibilities of the position. (Ord. 3386 § 1, 2020; Ord. 3348 § 3, 2019)