Town Warrant Article 25 - Two Thumbs Up
Two 'Grok Thumbs Up
We have not amused at the politics being played out in and around the Town Clerk / Tax Collector's office lately (Who is Yanking Who'se Chain?). We support Denise in her efforts of watching out for the independence of this elected office.
Article 25: To see if the Town will vote to pay the Town Clerk/Tax Collector an annual stipend of $57,952. In addition the Town Clerk/Tax Collector shall be entitled to 95% of the premium for the town’s health insurance plan, 100% of the dental insurance premium, 100% of the short and long term disability plans, life insurance with a face value of 165% of the annual stipend (not to exceed $100,000). Additionally, the Town will continue making contributions to the NH State Retirement System at the effective contribution rate (currently 8.74%). Total value of package is $74,588.
Principle: Public servants should be paid....even if they are elected.
Our recommendation to our fellow citizens is to vote "Yes".
Question - being the Manager of a department, is this at a rate equivalent of the other department heads? I guess it may be time to review salary and salary burdens again.......soon.....
