Sponsor: County Attorney's Office
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2021 Salary Rate for the Ramsey County Attorney
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Recommendation
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1. Set the annual salary for the elected Ramsey County Attorney at $185,004.27, to be effective the first full pay period following January 1, 2021.
2. Authorize the continuation of the contribution to deferred compensation for the elected County Attorney consistent with the Local 8 Assistant County Attorneys agreement.
3. Authorize the continuation of the administrative allowance of $110 per month.
4. Authorize the continuation of the transportation allowance of $150 per month.
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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State law requires that the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners set the salary of the Ramsey County Attorney by resolution. The resolution process requires that before action is taken by the Board that the requested action to establish the 2021 salary rate be made known and accessible to the public.
The longstanding custom and practice for setting the annual salary for the County Attorney is to invite the incumbent to make a written salary request to the Board of Commissioners. A salary request from the incumbent is attached.
The request is for a salary of $185,004.27, which represents a 0.5% increase over 2020. This is the same increase as the general wage increase that has been approved for the non-represented employees and AFSCME Local 8 Assistant County Attorneys for 2021.
Additionally, the County Attorney requests continuation of the contribution to deferred compensation consistent with AFSCME Local 8 Assistant County Attorney agreement, continuation of an administrative allowance of $110 per month, continuation of the transportation allowance of $150 per month, and the continuation of the cell phone/wireless service allowance.
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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 County Attorney’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. To develop the current staff’s cultural competence the County Attorney’s Office is administering the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) to all employees to give them a baseline understanding of where they are in their intercultural development. The County Attorney’s Office has set the expectation with staff that all employees must work to develop a sense of cultural humility and further develop their intercultural skills and ability to relate to and interact with people across race, class, and culture in order to make the office more welcoming to new employees and inclusive to all employees, and provide the best possible service to our residents.
Community Participation Level and Impact
The community is informed of this action through County Board documentation available on the county’s website at <https://www.ramseycounty.us/your-government/leadership/board-commissioners/board-meetings-information>.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
Sufficient funds are available in the County Attorney’s 2021 budget.
County Manager Comments
Minnesota Statute 388.18 Subd. 2 requires the County Board to set the salary of the Ramsey County Attorney.
Last Previous Action
On December 17, 2019, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners set the 2020 Salary Rate for the elected Ramsey County Attorney (Resolution B2019-306).
Attachments
1. Memorandum to County Board - November 30, 2020