Town council approves hike in pay for incoming mayor by Julia Le Oakville Beaver Staff 11 | Thursday, June 26, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Oakville Town council unanimously approved a salary hike for whoever is elected as Oakville's mayor in the upcoming municipal election set for Oct. 27. At their Monday meeting, councillors voted to increase the salary paid to the mayor by approximately 2.6 per cent. Mayor Rob Burton declared a pecuniary interest out of "an abundance of caution" and did not take part in the vote. The incoming mayor will take home $119,698 in salary effective January 1, 2015. Town of Oakville councillors' pay will remain at $47,896. Last week, Town of Oakville Commissioner of Corporate Services Gord Lalonde told the Town's administrative services committee the review of council remuneration, resources and expenses and the "generalized adjustment based on market survey" is not specifically aimed at any particular person. "We reviewed a basket of about 15 municipalities. The practices we've fallen into is to ask (the current) council to ratify the salary line for the next incoming council to get as far away from that pecuniary interest as we can," he said. "This is the best that we can do." The mayor's and councillors' pay, benefits and expenses are reviewed each election year and compared to councils from similarly populated municipalities to establish what the incoming council should earn. Recommendations are based on the 75th percentile, which is above the average and median. While the staff report states the stipend for the mayor lags behind the 75th percentile by 2.6 per cent, councillors' salaries are in line with it. The mayor currently makes approximately $116,693, while the Burlington mayor earns $122,594 and that in Richmond Hill takes home $120,218. The staff report also outlines the benefits and expenses the mayor and councillors' have access to, what they can claim and how to do it. They include automobile/mileage allowance, office equipment and materials, and conference and seminar expenses. To see the report, visit www.oakville.ca. Start a career with Secure your future hands-on training. February 24, 2014 September 2, 2014 Electrical Training Program (22 weeks) Electrical Training Program (22 weeks) March 10, 2014 September 15, 2014 Industrial (22 weeks) MillwrightMillwright/Machinist & Machinist (22 weeks) September 22, 2014 April 14, 2014 Home Renovation Renovation Program Program (26 (26weeks) weeks) Home For more information, call 905.333.3499 x121 or visit wannatrade.ca APPLY NOW FOR 2014 START DATES! APPLY NOW FOR FALL START DATES! with hands-on training. Chris, Home Renovation Program SUMMER SCHOOL · · · · · · Grades 1-12 and High School Credits All Subjects Organization and Study Skills Essay Writing Foundation Skills for High School And More! SUCCESS 1484 Cornwall Road | Oakville, ON 905.844.3240 www.chisholmacademy.com BIG DEAL! GRAND OPENING liquidators Oakville's Only TRUE Liquidation Store! · Area rugs · Seasonal goods · Toys & games · Back to school supplies · Back-packs · Brand name footwear · Clothing for the entire family! N 25% - 60% OFF Suggested Retail Prices on the following · Watches · Computers · DVD's, CD's, Blu-Ray · Televisions · Small appliances · Video games · Golf clubs · Vacuum cleaners · Lawn mowers · Patio furniture · Linens & comforters · Mattresses · Bicycles · High-end crystal AND SO MUCH MORE!! New Deals Arriving Every Week Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10 - 9 Sat. 9:30 - 7 · Sun. 10 - 5 520 Kerr St. Oakville Like Us On BIG DEAL Kerr St. Speers Rd.