BERLIN – Municipal officials are expected to discuss a step and grade system for town staff next month.
On Dec. 11, the town will host a work session so officials can discuss plans to implement a step and grade system.
“I’m all for a work session,” Councilman Jack Orris said. “I think it’s deserving of its own time.”
In early 2023, the town hired PaypointHR to conduct a pay study. The study, which looked at things like demographics, cost of living and pay rates in similar jurisdictions, found that overall municipal employees were paid 8.5% below market.
In an effort to correct that, the town council agreed to increase salaries that were identified as low to 35% of the market rate. Elected officials at the time also committee to establishing a step and grade system for all positions.
Betcha Big Man Pollitt votes for a big fat raise for himself!
That former riverboat gambler has dropped anchor in Snow Hill, not Berlin.