Sponsor: Sheriff's Office
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2022 Salary Rate for the Ramsey County Sheriff
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Recommendation
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1. Set the annual salary for the Ramsey County Sheriff at $163,818 effective January 1, 2022.
2. Authorize the continuation of the contribution to deferred compensation consistent with that approved for non-represented employees for 2022.
3. Authorize the continuation of the administrative allowance of $110 per month.
4. Authorize the continuation of the uniform/clothing allowance of $1,375 for 2022.
5. Authorize the continuation of the cell phone/wireless service allowance as provided to all eligible County employees.
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Background and Rationale
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The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners is required by law to set the salary of the elected Ramsey County Sheriff. State law requires that the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners set the salary of the Ramsey County Sheriff by resolution.
The longstanding custom and practice for setting the annual salary for the Ramsey County Sheriff is to invite the incumbent to make a written salary request to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners. A salary request from the incumbent is attached.
The request is for a salary of $163,818, which represents a 0% increase, and is the same salary of 2021, 2020 and 2019. An administrative allowance of $110 per month and a uniform/clothing allowance of $1,375 is also requested and is the same amount that was approved for 2021, 2020, and 2019.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☒ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
Upon approval, this action provides increased transparency in the setting of the salary of a key county position who is elected to serve the residents of Ramsey County. In the Sheriff’s Office broader work, racial equity remains a priority, including establishing terms and conditions of employment that support recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce.
Community Participation Level and Impact
There is no community engagement for this action.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
Sufficient funds are available in the Sheriff’s Office proposed 2022-23 operating budget.
County Manager Comments
No additional comments.
Last Previous Action
On December 22, 2020, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners set the 2021 salary of the Ramsey County Sheriff (Resolution 2020-272).
Attachments
1. Letter to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners dated December 16, 2021