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Home My WebLink About2024/03/26 MASON COUNTY CITIZENS' COMMISSION ON SALARIES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS (Salary Commission) Draft Meeting Agenda Commission Chambers, 411 North 51h Street, Shelton and Zoom Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/i/82372815244?pwd=SSmkrocatgDObopmgO34Ecaxw84Pfc.1 Tuesday, March 26, 2024 5:30 p.m. 1) Welcome—Chair Neatherlin and Auditor Steve Duenkel 2) Introductions 3) Adoption of By-Laws 4) Selection of Officers—Chair,Vice Chair and Secretary 5) Determine Meeting Schedule 6) Salary Setting Information from Human Resources 7) Question/Answer/Discussion period for Salary Commission 8) Public Comment 9) Adjourn J:\BOARDS\Salary Commission\Agendas\2024-03-26.docx Mason County Citizen's Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials MASON COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIAL COMPENSATION DATA March 26, 2024 1. Comparable Agencies O Mason County has set comparable agencies for all labor market comparisons.These agencies are identified as"like employers"and based on objective data points such as resident population,total county budget, assessed property values, number of FTEs,etc.using a parameter of 50%above and 50% below Mason County's demographics.These comparables are applied to all employees in the County and are currently under review for updates. Mason County's Comparable Counties: • Clallam • Cowlitz • Grays Harbor • Island • Jefferson • Lewis • Skagit 2. Market Position O Mason County targets the fiftieth percentile(50%)in the labor market. Positions-5%or+5%of the target are considered"within market"and adjustments are not needed. Positions outside of the labor market are assessed for"market adjustments"to bring them back in line with the market value of the position.This strategy is applied to all County employees. 3. Current Elected Official Salaries Auditor $87,456 Assessor $87,456 Clerk $87,456 Coroner $87,456 County Commissioners $87,456 Sheriff $160,226 Treasurer $87,456 1 Mason County Citizen's Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials 4. Elected Official Salary Resolution History (2013-present) Implementation Resolution# Action Position Pay 1/1/2013 73-12 Setting Commissioner Salaries and 1% Commissioner District 1 &2 $78,367 increases Commissioner District 3 $80,718 1/1/2016 73-15 3.92%increase for Elected Officials Assessor $73,085 1%for Commissioners Auditor $73,085 Clerk $73,085 Commissioner $80,742 Coroner $73,085 Sheriff $89,196 Treasurer $73,085 1/1/2017 95-16 Elected Officials 95%of Commissioner Assessor $77,471 Sheriff 22%above other Elected Auditor $77,471 Officials Clerk $77,471 Commissioners 1%increase Commissioner $81,552 Coroner $77,471 Sheriff $94,515 Treasurer $77,471 1/1/2020 39-19 Auditor,Assessor,Clerk,Coroner, Assessor $84,024 Treasurer set equal to highest paid Auditor $84,024 County Commissioner. Clerk $84,024 Sheriff set 5%above Undersheriff. Commissioner $84,024 Coroner $84,024 Sheriff $134,678 Treasurer $84,024 Please see attached resolutions. 2 Mason County Citizen's Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials EFFECTIVE DATE POSITION ANNUAL SALARY COMMENTS 2016 01/01/2016 COMMISSIONER $ 80,742.00 1%increase 01/01/2016 ASSESSOR $ 73,085.28 3.92%increase 01/01/2016 AUDITOR $ 73,085.28 3.92%increase 01/01/2016 CLERK $ 73,085.28 3.92% increase 01/01/2016 CORONER $ 73,085.28 3.92% increase 01/01/2016 SHERIFF $ 89,196.48 3.92%increase 01/01/2016 TREASURER $ 73,085.28 3.92%increase 2017 01/01/2017 COMMISSIONER $ 81,5S2.00 1%increase 01/01/2017 ASSESSOR $ 77,471.52 95%of highest paid Mason County Commissioner 01/01/2017 AUDITOR $ 77,471.52 95%of highest paid Mason County Commissioner 01/01/2017 CLERK $ 77,471.52 95%of highest paid Mason County Commissioner 01/01/2017 CORONER $ 77,471.52 95%of highest paid Mason County Commissioner 01/01/2017 SHERIFF $ 94,515.12 22%above the Elected Officials'Salaries 01/01/2017 TREASURER $ 77,471.52 95%of highest paid Mason County Commissioner 2018 01/01/2018 COMMISSIONER $ 82,368.00 1% increase 01/01/2018 ASSESSOR $ 78,249.60 95%of highest paid Mason County Commissioner 01/01/2018 AUDITOR $ 78,249.60 95%of highest paid Mason County Commissioner 01/01/2018 CLERK $ 78,249.60 95%of highest paid Mason County Commissioner 01/01/2018 CORONER $ 78,249.60 95%of highest paid Mason County Commissioner 01/01/2018 SHERIFF $ 95,464.56 22%above Elected Officials' Salaries 01/01/2018 TREASURER $ 78,249.60 95%of highest paid Mason County Commissioner 2019 01/01/2019 COMMISSIONER $ 83,192.16 1%increase 01/01/2019 ASSESSOR $ 79,032.48 95%of highest paid Mason County Commissioner 01/01/2019 AUDITOR $ 79,032.48 95%of highest paid Mason County Commissioner 01/01/2019 CLERK $ 79,032.48 95%of highest paid Mason County Commissioner 01/01/2019 CORONER $ 79,032.48 95%of highest paid Mason County Commissioner 3 Mason County Citizen's Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials 01/01/2019 SHERIFF $ 96,419.76 22%above Elected Officials' Salaries 01/01/2019 TREASURER $ 79,032.48 95%of highest paid Mason County Commissioner 2020 01/01/2020 COMMISSIONER $ 84,024.00 1%increase 01/01/2020 ASSESSOR $ 84,024.00 Equal to Commissioners 01/01/2020 AUDITOR $ 84,024.00 Equal to Commissioners 01/01/2020 CLERK $ 84,024.00 Equal to Commissioners 01/01/2020 CORONER $ 84,024.00 Equal to Commissioners 01/01/2020 SHERIFF $ 134,678.64 5%above the Undersheriff 01/01/2020 TREASURER $ 84,024.00 Equal to Commissioners 08/01/2020 SHERIFF $ 138,131.28 5%above Undersheriff-Undersheriff received step increase 8/1/2020 2021 01/01/2021 COMMISSIONER $ 84,864.00 1%increase 01/01/2021 ASSESSOR $ 84,864.00 1% increase 01/01/2021 AUDITOR $ 84,864.00 1%increase 01/01/2021 CLERK $ 84,864.00 1% increase 01/01/2021 CORONER $ 84,864.00 1%increase 01/01/2021 SHERIFF $ 140,893.92 5%above the Undersheriff 01/01/2021 TREASURER $ 84,864.00 1%increase 2022 01/01/2022 COMMISSIONER $ 85,728.00 1%increase 01/01/2022 ASSESSOR $ 85,728.00 1%increase 01/01/2022 AUDITOR $ 85,728.00 1%increase 01/01/2022 CLERK $ 85,728.00 1%increase 01/01/2022 CORONER $ 85,728.00 1%increase 01/01/2022 SHERIFF $ 146,943.36 5%above the Undersheriff 01/01/2022 TREASURER $ 85,728.00 1%increase 2023 01/01/2023 COMMISSIONER $ 86,592.00 1%increase 01/01/2023 ASSESSOR $ 86,585.28 1%increase 01/01/2023 AUDITOR $ 86,585.28 1%increase 4 Mason County Citizen's Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials 01/01/2023 CLERK $ 86,585.28 1%increase 01/01/2023 CORONER $ 86,585.28 1%increase 01/01/2023 SHERIFF $ 153,252.96 5%above the Undersheriff 01/01/2023 TREASURER $ 86,585.28 1%increase 04/01/2023 SHERIFF $ 153,252.96 5%above Undersheriff- Undersheriff received step increase 4/1/2023 2024 01/01/2024 COMMISSIONER $ 87,456.00 1% increase 01/01/2024 ASSESSOR $ 87,456.00 1% increase 01/01/2024 AUDITOR $ 87,456.00 1% increase 01/01/2024 CLERK $ 87,456.00 1%increase 01/01/2024 CORONER $ 87,456.00 1%increase 01/01/2024 SHERIFF $ 160,226.16 5%above the Undersheriff 01/01/2024 TREASURER $ 87,456.00 1% increase 5 Mason County Citizen's Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials 5. Current Elected Official Market Position Overview Position Comparable Median Assessor MEDIAN$108,684 Mason%Above/Below MEDIAN-19.5% Auditor MEDIAN$108,684 Mason%Above/Below MEDIAN-19.5% Clerk MEDIAN$100,195 Mason%Above/Below MEDIAN-12.7% Commissioner MEDIAN$106,282 Mason%Above/Below MEDIAN-17.7% Coroner MEDIAN$98,913 Mason%Above/Below MEDIAN-11.6% Sheriff MEDIAN$147,826 Mason%Above/Below MEDIAN-0.07% Treasurer MEDIAN$108,684 Mason%Above/Below MEDIAN-19.5% 6. Mason County Employee Group Wage Increases Group 2022 2023 2024 AFSCME 2.0% 2.15% 2.0% Appraisers—Teamsters 2.25% 2.15% 2.0% Community Family Health— 1.50% 2.0% 2.0% Teamsters Corrections/Support Staff—IAM 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% Deputy Prosecutors—IAM 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% Deputy Sheriffs Guild 2.0% 5.68% 5.68% Engineers Guild 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 6 Mason County Citizen's Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials General Services—Teamsters 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% Juvenile Detention—Teamsters 0.75% 1.0% 2.15% Prosecuting Attorney Clerical— 1.75% 1.75% 1.75% Teamsters Probation—Teamsters 0.75% 0.75% 2.0% Public Defenders—IAM 2.0% 1.75% 2.0% Public Works—Teamsters/Operating 1.75% 2.0% 1.75% Engineers Non-Represented 1.75% 2.0% 2.0% 7 Assessor Formal Salary Range Comparable County Title Low 50% High Masan Assessor 87,456 87,456 87,,.456 Clallam Assessor 108,684 108,684 108,684 Cowlitz Assessor 108,696 108,696 108,696 Grays Harbor Assessor 93,480 93,4801 93,480 Island Assessor 100,195 100,195 100,195 Jefferson Assessor 110,391 110,391 110,391 Lewis Assessor 98,913 98,913 98,913 Skagit Assessor 141,304 141,304 141,304 MEDIAN $108,684 $108,684 $108,684 Mason%ABOVE/(BELOW)MEDIAN -19.5% -19.5% -19.5% Notes 1. Clallam County set at 50%of Superior Court Judge. 2. Grays Harbor set at 43%of Superior Court Judge. 3. Lewis set at 45.5%of Superior Court Judge. 4.Skagit 65%of Superior Court Judge. 5. Island 46%of Superior Court Judge. 6. Cowlits 50%of Superior Court Judge. Auditor Formal Salary Range Comparable County Title Low 50% High Masan Auditor 87,456 87,456 87,456 CI a l l a m Auditor 108,684 108,684 108,684 Cowlitz Auditor 108,696 108,696 108,696 Grays Harbor Auditor 93,480 93,4801 93,480 Island Auditor 100,195 100,195 100,195 Jefferson Auditor 110,391 110,391 110,391 Lewis Auditor 98,913 98,913 98,913 Skagit Auditor 141,304 141,304 141,304 MEDIAN $108,684 $108,684 $108,684 Mason%ABOVE/(BELOW)MEDIAN -19.5% -19.5% -19.5% Notes 1. Clallam County set at 50%of Superior Court Judge. 2. Grays Harbor set at 43%of Superior Court Judge. 3. Lewis set at 45.5%of Superior Court Judge. 4.Skagit 65%of Superior Court Judge. S. Island 46%of Superior Court Judge. 6. Cowlits 50%of Superior Court Judge. Clerk Formal Salary Range Comparable County Title Low 50% High Masan Clerk 87,456 87,456 87,456 Clallam n/a - - - Cowlitz Clerk 108,696 108,696 108,696 Grays Harbor Clerk 93,480 93,4801 93,480 Island Clerk 100,195 100,195 100,195 Jefferson Clerk 110,391 110,391 110,391 Lewis Clerk 98,913 98,913 98,913 Skagit Clerk 141,304 141,304 141,304 MEDIAN $100,195 $100,195 $100,195 Mason%ABOVE/(BELOW)MEDIAN -12.7% -12.7% -12.7% Notes 1. Grays Harbor set at 43%of Superior Court Judge. 2. Lewis set at 45.5%of Superior Court Judge. 3.Skagit 65%of Superior Court Judge. 4. Island 46%of Superior Court Judge. 5. Cowlits 50%of Superior Court Judge. Coroner Formal Salary Range Cowlitz Title Low 50% High Mason Coroner 87,456 87,456 87,456 Clallam n/a - - - Cowlitz Coroner 108,696 108,696 108,696 Grays Harbor Coroner 97,824 97,8241 97,824 Island Coroner 100,195 100,195 100,195 Jefferson n/a - - - Lewis Coroner 98,913 98,913 98,913 Skagit Coroner 141,304 141,304 141,304 MEDIAN $98,913 $98,913 $98,913 Mason%ABOVE/(BELOW)MEDIAN -11.6% -11.6% -11.6% Notes 1. Grays Harbor set at 45%of Superior Court Judge. 2. Lewis set at 45.5%of Superior Court Judge. 3.Skagit 65%of Superior Court Judge. 4. Island 46%of Superior Court Judge. 5. Cowlits 50%of Superior Court Judge. County Commissioner Formal Salary Range Comparable County Title Low 50% High Mason County Commissioner 87,456 87,456 87,456 Clallam County Commissioner 108,684 108,684 108,684 Cowlitz County Commissioner 86,734 97,715 108,696 Grays Harbor County Commissioner 93,480 93,480 93,480 Island County Commissioner 111,325 111,325 111,325 Jefferson County Commissioner 102,173 106,282 110,391 Lewis County Commissioner 100,838 100,838 100,838 Skagit County Commissioner 141,3041 141,3041 141,304 MEDIAN $102,173 $106,282 $108,696 Mason%ABOVE/(BELOW)MEDIAN -14.4% -17.7% -19.5% Notes 1. Clallam County set at 50%of Superior Court Judge. 2. Grays Harbor set at 43%of Superior Court Judge. 3.Skagit 65%of Superior Court Judge. 4. Island 51%of Superior Court Judge. 5. Cowlits 50%of Superior Court Judge. Sheriff Formal Salary Range Comparable County Title Low 50% High Masan Sheriff 131,095 146,731 164,232` Clallam Sheriff 156,516 156,516 156,516 Cowlitz Sheriff 134,542 134,542 134,542 Grays Harbor Sheriff 173,916 173,916 173,916 Island Sheriff 139,999 139,999 139,999 Jefferson Sheriff 142,108 142,108 142,108 Lewis Sheriff 147,826 147,826 147,826 Skagit Sheriff 184,782 184,782 184,782 MEDIAN $147,826 $147,826 $147,826 Mason%ABOVE/(BELOW)MEDIAN -11.3% -0.7% 11.1% Notes 1. Mason County set at 5%above the Undersheriff. 2. Clallam County set at 72%of Superior Court Judge. 3. Grays Harbor set at 80%of Superior Court Judge. 4. Lewis set at 68%of Superior Court Judge. 5.Skagit at 85%of Superior Court Judge. 6. Island 64%of Superior Court Judge. 7. Cowlits 65%of District Court Judge. Treasurer Formal Salary Range Comparable County Title Low 50% High Mason Treasurer 87456 87,456 87,456 CI a I la m Treasurer 108,684 108,684 108,684 Cowlitz Treasurer 108,696 108,696 108,696 Grays Harbor Treasurer 93,480 93,4801 93,480 Island Treasurer 100,195 100,195 100,195 Jefferson Treasurer 110,391 110,391 110,391 Lewis Treasurer 98,913 98,913 98,913 Skagit Treasurer 141,304 141,304 141,304 MEDIAN $108,684 $108,684 $108,684 Mason%ABOVE/(BELOW)MEDIAN -19.5% -19.5% -19.5% Notes 1. Clallam County set at 50%of Superior Court Judge. 2. Grays Harbor set at 43%of Superior Court Judge. 3. Lewis set at 45.5%of Superior Court Judge. 4.Skagit 65%of Superior Court Judge. 5. Island 46%of Superior Court Judge. 6. Cowlits 50%of Superior Court Judge. Voters Assessor Auditor Coroner Treasurer Board of Mason County Commissioners Clerk :Mn utor Sheriff Superior court Parri McLean Steve Duenkel Jaime Taylor Elisabeth Frazier Randy Neatherlin,Kevin Shutry,Sharon Trask Monty Cobb/[adlne Guraeson Charles Rhodes l Darcy Ryan Spurting grown/Daniel Goodell Recording Licensing Elections uv5e iryl Court rner upeutic Financial Services riminal Jail Budget&Finance Human Resources Manager— M Markark Neary Mary n CounAdministrator- Director-Ma Ranier Jen Beierle Labor Risk Management Civil Board of Relations -Nichole Wlls[on Service- Equalization- BeckyRogers Becky Rogers Central Services Manager- Health Community Services Director Public Works& Diane Zoren Department- -Kell Rowan Utilities/Waste Director-Loretto Dave Windom Swanson Building, Planning Permitting Family Health- Environmental Division Division Assistance Public Defense WSUExtension- Mclissa Casey Health-Ian Center Peter Jones Dan Teuteberg Tracy Commissioner facilities Information DEM/Parks&Trails Public Works Mlke Utilities&Waste Collins,County Engineer Administration- Management Technology-TJ Management-John Taylor Management-Richard Dickinson McKenzie Smith, -Kelly Frazier Cannon Clerk of the Board Finance Engineer/ Landfill Department of Emergency Parks&Trails- Roads Sewer/WaterUtilities Management-Tommi Bud Olson Management Technical Operations Wright Mason County Organizational Chart—2023 3/21/24,2:17 PM RCW 36.17.020:Schedule of salaries.(Effective until January 1,2025.) PDF RCW 36.17.020 Schedule of salaries. (Effective until January 1, 2025.) The county legislative authority of each county or a county commissioner or councilmember salary commission which conforms with RCW 36.17.024 is authorized to establish the salaries of the elected officials of the county. The state and county shall contribute to the costs of the salary of the elected prosecuting attorney as set forth in subsection (11) of this section. The annual salary of a county elected official shall not be less than the following: (1) In each county with a population of one million or more:Auditor, clerk, treasurer, sheriff, members of the county legislative authority, and coroner, eighteen thousand dollars; and assessor, nineteen thousand dollars; (2) In each county with a population of from two hundred ten thousand to less than one million: Auditor, seventeen thousand six hundred dollars; clerk, seventeen thousand six hundred dollars; treasurer, seventeen thousand six hundred dollars; sheriff, nineteen thousand five hundred dollars; assessor, seventeen thousand six hundred dollars; members of the county legislative authority, nineteen thousand five hundred dollars; and coroner, seventeen thousand six hundred dollars; (3) In each county with a population of from one hundred twenty-five thousand to less than two hundred ten thousand:Auditor, sixteen thousand dollars; clerk, sixteen thousand dollars; treasurer, sixteen thousand dollars; sheriff, seventeen thousand six hundred dollars; assessor, sixteen thousand dollars; members of the county legislative authority, seventeen thousand six hundred dollars; and coroner, sixteen thousand dollars; (4) In each county with a population of from seventy thousand to less than one hundred twenty- five thousand: Auditor, fourteen thousand nine hundred dollars; clerk, fourteen thousand nine hundred dollars; treasurer, fourteen thousand nine hundred dollars; assessor, fourteen thousand nine hundred dollars; sheriff, fourteen thousand nine hundred dollars; members of the county legislative authority, fourteen thousand nine hundred dollars: and coroner, fourteen thousand nine hundred dollars, (5) In each county with a population of from forty thousand to less than seventy thousand: Auditor, thirteen thousand eight hundred dollars; clerk, thirteen thousand eight hundred dollars; treasurer, thirteen thousand eight hundred dollars; assessor, thirteen thousand eight hundred dollars; sheriff, thirteen thousand eight hundred dollars; members of the county legislative authority, thirteen thousand eight hundred dollars; and coroner, thirteen thousand eight hundred dollars; (6) In each county with a population of from eighteen thousand to less than forty thousand: Auditor, twelve thousand one hundred dollars; clerk, twelve thousand one hundred dollars; treasurer, twelve thousand one hundred dollars; sheriff, twelve thousand one hundred dollars; assessor, twelve thousand one hundred dollars; and members of the county legislative authority, eleven thousand dollars; (7) In each county with a population of from twelve thousand to less than eighteen thousand: Auditor, ten thousand one hundred dollars; clerk, ten thousand one hundred dollars; treasurer, ten thousand one hundred dollars; assessor, ten thousand one hundred dollars; sheriff, eleven thousand two hundred dollars; and members of the county legislative authority, nine thousand four hundred dollars; (8) In each county with a population of from eight thousand to less than twelve thousand: Auditor, ten thousand one hundred dollars; clerk, ten thousand one hundred dollars; treasurer, ten thousand one hundred dollars; assessor, ten thousand one hundred dollars; sheriff, eleven thousand two hundred dollars; and members of the county legislative authority, seven thousand dollars; (9) In each county with a population of from five thousand to less than eight thousand:Auditor, nine thousand one hundred dollars; clerk, nine thousand one hundred dollars; treasurer, nine thousand one hundred dollars; assessor, nine thousand one hundred dollars; sheriff, ten thousand five hundred dollars; and members of the county legislative authority, six thousand five hundred dollars; (10) In each other county: Auditor, nine thousand one hundred dollars; clerk, nine thousand one hundred dollars; treasurer, nine thousand one hundred dollars; sheriff, ten thousand five hundred dollars; https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=36.17.020 1/5 3/21/24,2:17 PM RCW 36.17.020:Schedule of salaries.(Effective until January 1,2025.) assessor, nine thousand one hundred dollars; and members of the county legislative authority, six thousand five hundred dollars; (11) The state of Washington shall contribute an amount equal to one-half the salary of a superior court judge towards the salary of the elected prosecuting attorney. Upon receipt of the state contribution, a county shall continue to contribute towards the salary of the elected prosecuting attorney in an amount that equals or exceeds that contributed by the county in 2008. [2008 c 309 § 2; 2001 c 73 § 3; 1994 sp.s. c 4§ 1; 1991 c 363 § 52; 1973 1 st ex.s. c 88 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 237 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 226 § 1; 1967 ex.s. c 77 § 2; 1967 c 218 § 3; 1963 c 164§ 1; 1963 c 4 § 36.17.020. Prior: 1957 c 219 § 3; prior: (i) 1953 c 264 § 1; 1949 c 200 § 1, part; 1945 c 87 § 1, part; 1937 c 197 § 3, part; 1933 c 136 § 6, part; 1925 ex.s. c 148 § 6, part; 1919 c 168 § 2, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 4200-5a, part. (ii) 1921 c 184 § 2; RRS § 4203.] NOTES: Findings-2008 c 309: "The legislature finds that an elected county prosecuting attorney functions as both a state officer in pursuing criminal cases on behalf of the state of Washington, and as a county officer who acts as civil counsel for the county, and provides services to school districts and lesser taxing districts by statute. The elected prosecuting attorney's dual role as a state officer and a county officer is reflected in various provisions of the state Constitution and within state statute. The legislature finds that the responsibilities and decisions required of the elected prosecuting attorney are essentially the same in every county within Washington state, from a decision to seek the death penalty in an aggravated murder case, to the decision not to prosecute but refer an offender to drug court; from a decision to pursue child rape charges based solely upon the testimony of the child, to a decision to divert juvenile offenders out of the justice system. Therefore, the legislature finds that elected prosecuting attorneys need to exercise the same level of skill and expertise in the least populous county as in the most populous county. The legislature finds that the salary of the elected county prosecuting attorney should be tied to that of a superior court judge. This furthers the state's interests and responsibilities under the state Constitution, and is consistent with the current practice of several counties in Washington state, the practices of several other states, and the national district attorneys' association national standards." [ 2008 c 309 § 1.] Effective date-2008 c 309: "This act takes effect July 1, 2008." [2008 c 309 § 3.] Findings—Intent--Severability-2001 c 73: See notes following RCW 35.21.015. Purpose—Captions not law-1991 c 363: See notes following RCW 2.32.180. Severability-1971 ex.s. c 237: "If any provision of this 1971 amendatory act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1971 ex.s. c 237 § 4.] Effective date-1971 ex.s. c 237: "This act shall take effect on January 1, 1972." [ 1971 ex.s. c 237 § 5.] Counties with populations of less than five thousand, combined office of auditor and clerk, salary: RCW 36.16.032. https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=36.17.020 215 3/21/24,2:17 PM RCW 36.17.020:Schedule of salaries.(Effective until January 1,2025.) PDF RCW 36.17.020 Schedule of salaries. (Effective January 1, 2025.) The county legislative authority of each county or a county commissioner or councilmember salary commission which conforms with RCW 36.17.024 is authorized to establish the salaries of the elected officials of the county. The state and county shall contribute to the costs of the salary of the elected prosecuting attorney as set forth in subsection (11) of this section. The annual salary of a county elected official shall not be less than the following: (1) In each county with a population of one million or more:Auditor, clerk, treasurer, sheriff, members of the county legislative authority, and coroner, eighteen thousand dollars; and assessor, nineteen thousand dollars; (2) In each county with a population of from two hundred ten thousand to less than one million: Auditor, seventeen thousand six hundred dollars; clerk, seventeen thousand six hundred dollars; treasurer, seventeen thousand six hundred dollars; sheriff, nineteen thousand five hundred dollars; assessor, seventeen thousand six hundred dollars; members of the county legislative authority, nineteen thousand five hundred dollars; and coroner, seventeen thousand six hundred dollars; (3) In each county with a population of from one hundred twenty-five thousand to less than two hundred ten thousand:Auditor, sixteen thousand dollars; clerk, sixteen thousand dollars; treasurer, sixteen thousand dollars; sheriff, seventeen thousand six hundred dollars; assessor, sixteen thousand dollars; members of the county legislative authority, seventeen thousand six hundred dollars; and coroner, sixteen thousand dollars; (4) In each county with a population of from seventy thousand to less than one hundred twenty- five thousand: Auditor, fourteen thousand nine hundred dollars; clerk, fourteen thousand nine hundred dollars; treasurer, fourteen thousand nine hundred dollars; assessor, fourteen thousand nine hundred dollars; sheriff, fourteen thousand nine hundred dollars; members of the county legislative authority, fourteen thousand nine hundred dollars; and coroner, fourteen thousand nine hundred dollars; (5) In each county with a population of from forty thousand to less than seventy thousand: Auditor, thirteen thousand eight hundred dollars; clerk, thirteen thousand eight hundred dollars; treasurer, thirteen thousand eight hundred dollars; assessor, thirteen thousand eight hundred dollars; sheriff, thirteen thousand eight hundred dollars; members of the county legislative authority, thirteen thousand eight hundred dollars; and coroner, thirteen thousand eight hundred dollars; (6) In each county with a population of from eighteen thousand to less than forty thousand: Auditor, twelve thousand one hundred dollars; clerk, twelve thousand one hundred dollars; treasurer, twelve thousand one hundred dollars; sheriff, twelve thousand one hundred dollars; assessor, twelve thousand one hundred dollars; members of the county legislative authority, eleven thousand dollars; and coroner, $11,000 or on a per case basis as determined by the county legislative authority; (7) In each county with a population of from twelve thousand to less than eighteen thousand: Auditor, ten thousand one hundred dollars; clerk, ten thousand one hundred dollars; treasurer, ten thousand one hundred dollars; assessor, ten thousand one hundred dollars; sheriff, eleven thousand two hundred dollars; members of the county legislative authority, nine thousand four hundred dollars; and coroner, $9,400 or on a per case basis as determined by the county legislative authority; (8) In each county with a population of from eight thousand to less than twelve thousand: Auditor, ten thousand one hundred dollars; clerk, ten thousand one hundred dollars; treasurer, ten thousand one hundred dollars; assessor, ten thousand one hundred dollars; sheriff, eleven thousand two hundred dollars; members of the county legislative authority, seven thousand dollars; and coroner, $7,000 or on a per case basis as determined by the county legislative authority; (9) In each county with a population of from five thousand to less than eight thousand: Auditor, nine thousand one hundred dollars; clerk, nine thousand one hundred dollars; treasurer, nine thousand one hundred dollars; assessor, nine thousand one hundred dollars; sheriff, ten thousand five hundred https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=36.17.020 3/5 3/21/24,2:17 PM RCW 36.17.020:Schedule of salaries.(Effective until January 1,2025.) dollars; members of the county legislative authority, six thousand five hundred dollars; and coroner, $6,500 or on a per case basis as determined by the county legislative authority; (10) In each other county:Auditor, nine thousand one hundred dollars; clerk, nine thousand one hundred dollars; treasurer, nine thousand one hundred dollars; sheriff, ten thousand five hundred dollars; assessor, nine thousand one hundred dollars; members of the county legislative authority, six thousand five hundred dollars; and coroner, $6,500 or on a per case basis as determined by the county legislative authority; (11)The state of Washington shall contribute an amount equal to one-half the salary of a superior court judge towards the salary of the elected prosecuting attorney. Upon receipt of the state contribution, a county shall continue to contribute towards the salary of the elected prosecuting attorney in an amount that equals or exceeds that contributed by the county in 2008. [ 2021 c 127 § 6; 2008 c 309 § 2; 2001 c 73 § 3; 1994 sp.s. c 4 § 1; 1991 c 363 § 52; 1973 1st ex.s. c 88 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 237 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 226 § 1; 1967 ex.s. c 77 § 2; 1967 c 218 § 3; 1963 c 164§ 1; 1963 c 4 § 36.17.020. Prior: 1957 c 219 § 3; prior: (i) 1953 c 264§ 1; 1949 c 200 § 1, part; 1945 c 87 § 1, part; 1937 c 197 § 3, part; 1933 c 136 § 6, part; 1925 ex.s. c 148 § 6, part; 1919 c 168 § 2, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 4200-5a, part. (ii) 1921 c 184 § 2; RRS § 4203.] NOTES: Effective date-2021 c 127 §§4 and 6: See note following RCW 36.16.030. Findings-2008 c 309: "The legislature finds that an elected county prosecuting attorney functions as both a state officer in pursuing criminal cases on behalf of the state of Washington, and as a county officer who acts as civil counsel for the county, and provides services to school districts and lesser taxing districts by statute. The elected prosecuting attorney's dual role as a state officer and a county officer is reflected in various provisions of the state Constitution and within state statute. The legislature finds that the responsibilities and decisions required of the elected prosecuting attorney are essentially the same in every county within Washington state, from a decision to seek the death penalty in an aggravated murder case, to the decision not to prosecute but refer an offender to drug court; from a decision to pursue child rape charges based solely upon the testimony of the child, to a decision to divert juvenile offenders out of the justice system. Therefore, the legislature finds that elected prosecuting attorneys need to exercise the same level of skill and expertise in the least populous county as in the most populous county. The legislature finds that the salary of the elected county prosecuting attorney should be tied to that of a superior court judge. This furthers the state's interests and responsibilities under the state Constitution, and is consistent with the current practice of several counties in Washington state, the practices of several other states, and the national district attorneys' association national standards." [ 2008 c 309 § 1.] Effective date-2008 c 309: "This act takes effect July 1, 2008." [2008 c 309 § 3.] Findings—Intent—Severability-2001 c 73: See notes following RCW 35.21.015. Purpose—Captions not law-1991 c 363: See notes following RCW 2.32.180. Severability-1971 ex.s. c 237: "If any provision of this 1971 amendatory act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1971 ex.s. c 237 § 4.] https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=36.17.020 4/5 3/21/24,2:17 PM RCW 36.17.020:Schedule of salaries.(Effective until January 1,2025.) Effective date-1971 ex.s. c 237: "This act shall take effect on January 1, 1972." [ 1971 ex.s. c 237 § 5.] Counties with populations of less than five thousand, combined office of auditor and clerk, salary: RCW 36.16.032. https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=36.17.020 5/5 RESOLUTION NO. 4 ,:l A resolution amending Resolution No. 85-01 establishing the County Commissioners' salaries WHEREAS, the Washington State Constitution precludes any change mid-term for County Commissioner positions; WHEREAS, Commissioner Districts 1 and 2 will begin new terms in 2013 and the Commissioners wish to establish the 2013 salaries for Commissioner Districts 1 and 2 at the same level as 2012, $78,367, and change the annual increase to 1%, rather than the 3% annual increase that was established in Resolution 85-01; WHEREAS, the Commissioners wish to set the Commissioner District No. 3 salary at the same amount as Commissioner District No. 1 and 2 at the beginning of the new term for District 3; WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 85-01, the Commissioner District 3 salary for 2013 shall be $80,718 and the 2014 salary shall be $83,140; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2013 salaries for Commissioner Districts 1 and 2 shall be $78,367, and starting in January 2014 and each year thereafter, a 1% annual increase shall be implemented, rounded to the nearest whole dollar. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, beginning January 1, 2015, the Commissioner District No. 3 salary shall be set at the same amount as Commissioner District No. 1 and 2. Dated this 23rd day of October 2012. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON ATTEST: aY Lynda Ring E ickson, Chair S nnon Goudy, Cl—eAo the t3oalrd ? n APPROVED AS TO FORM: Tim Sheldon, Commissioner Tim Whitehead, Chief DPA Steve Bloomfield,Commissioner j:\RESOLUTIONS&ORDINANCES\RESOLUTIONS-ORDINANCES Word Files\2012\Cmmr. Salary Change- PrinteT Wson County DUMIS Printed from Masan County DMS RESOLUTION NO. 13 " _ AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. - 13 3.92% INCREASE FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES WHEREAS, RCW 36.40.080 states that the Board of County Commissioners shall fix and determine each item of the budget separately and shall by resolution adopt the budget; and WHEREAS, RCW 36.16.070 states that the Board shall fix the compensation of all employees; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the County's salaries for Elected Officials and eligible Non-Represented employees should be adjusted; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board has determined that a 3.92°/c increase for all Elected Officials (whose compensation is under the purview of the Board) and Non- Represented is to maintain parity with the recommended increases proposed for the members of the current Collective Bargaining Agreements within the County and to acknowledge that Mason County has demonstrated recruit and retain issues regarding employment, and is significantly out of line with comparable jurisdictions and that employees have not received a general wage increase for several years, and WHEREAS, consistent with Board Resolution No. 67-13, the modification and amendment to limiting the salary of certain Elected Officials to a percentage of that which is paid to the County Commissioner(s) will continue as necessary to accomplish the afore-mentioned salary increases; and WHEREAS, consistent with the modification and amendment of Board Resolution No. 67-13, which limited the changes in salary without specific approval of the Board will continue to allow step increases for Non-Represented employees, consistent with policy; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, effective January 1, 2016, the Board of County Commissioners does hereby amend the Non-Represented Salary Range Table by 3.92% to be equitable and consistent with the majority of those employees under collective bargaining agreements. Printedk: e Cc Printed from Mason County DM RESOLUTION NO. Page 2 of 2 Approved this 12--iay of_December_2015 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS //fl I, ,ell/�� Randy eatherlin, Chairperson Terri Jeffre, , ,orn0fissioner Tim Sheldon, Commissioner st: Juli Almanzor. Clerk of the B Approved a orm: Tim Whitehead, Chief Deputy Prosecutor CC: Financial Services, Payroll Human Resources All Elected Officials and Department Heads Printed from Mason County D S RESOLUTION !S— 1 L*9 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES FOR THE FOLLOWING MASON COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS: AUDITOR,ASSESSOR,CLERK,CORONER,TREASURER;COMMISSIONERS; SHERIFF REPLACING RESOLUTIONS 73-15,56-15 and 77-10 WHEREAS, RCW 36.17.020 states`The county legislative authority of each county... is authorized to establish the salaries of the elected officials of the county...; WHEREAS,the Mason County Commissioners establish the salaries of the Auditor,Assessor,Clerk, Coroner,Treasurer and Sheriff and they recognize the importance of establishing the salaries of the elected officials at a competitive level; WHEREAS, historically the salaries of the Auditor,Assessor,Clerk,Coroner and Treasurer have been established at 95%of the Commissioners'salary and the Sheriff's salary has been established at 22% above the Elected Officials'salary; NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Mason County Commissioners,commencing in 2017, to establish the Auditor,Assessor,Clerk,Coroner, and Treasurer(Elected Officials)salaries at 95%of the highest paid Mason County Commissioner and establish the Sheriff's salary at 22%above the Elected Officials'salaries. DATED this 1P day of December,2016. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON ATTEST: Terri Jeff reys,bhrqF1ir Cl rk of the Bo rd y� y APPROVED AS TO FORM: Tim Sheldon, Commissioner Tir -Wk eh ief DPA Randy eatherlin, Co issioner J:\RESOLUTIONS&ORDINANCES\RESOLUTIONS-ORDINANCES Word Files\2016\Elected Official Salaries-95%of Cmmr.doac Printed From Ma on County DMS Printed from Mason County DMS i Resolution No. 5*0 t ATTACHMENT s MASON COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES Elected Official 2017 Annual Salary Future Years Assessor,Auditor, $77,471.50 95%of highest paid Mason Clerk,Coroner, County Commissioner Treasurer Sheriff $94,515 22%above elected officials i i i p7j]jijk 8 1:\RESOLUTIONS&ORDINANCES\RESOLUTIONS-ORDINANCES Word Files\2016\Elected Official Salaries-95%of Cmmr.docx Printed From Mason County DMS Printed from Mason County DMS t RESOLUTION 5 -�I AMENDING RESOLUTION 95-16 ESTABLISHING THE SHERIFF SALARY AT 5%ABOVE THAT OF THE UNDERSHERIFF AND SETTING THE SALARIES FOR THE FOLLOWING MASON COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS: AUDITOR,ASSESSOR,CLERK, CORONER,TREASURER WHEREAS, RCW 36.17.020 states"The county legislative authority of each county... is authorized to establish the salaries of the elected officials of the county...; WHEREAS,the Mason County Commissioners establish the salaries of the Auditor,Assessor,Clerk, Coroner,Treasurer and Sheriff and they recognize the importance of establishing the salaries of the elected officials at a competitive level; WHEREAS, historically the salaries of the Auditor,Assessor,Clerk,Coroner and Treasurer have been established at 95%of the Commissioners' salary and the Sheriffs salary has been established at 22% above the Elected Officials'salary; WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the salary for the elected Auditor,Assessor,Clerk, Coroner and Treasurer shall be set equal to that of the highest paid Mason County Commissioner; WHEREAS,the Board has determined that the salary for the elected Sheriff shall be set at 5%above that of the Undersheriff; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,the elected Sheriff shall be set at 5%above that of the Undersheriff effective January 1, 2020 and thereafter. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,the salaries of the Auditor,Assessor, Clerk,Coroner,and Treasurer(Elected Officials)shall be set equal to that of the highest paid Mason County Commissioner effective January 1, 2020 and thereafter. DATED this 1+I— day of May, 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MASON COUNTY,1'Vi NGTON ATTEST: p Kevin Shull Chaj Cler of rd APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sharon Trask, Commissioner Tim Whiteh ief DPA Randy Ne din, Commissioner Printed From Mason County DMS Printed from Mason County DMS