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CHAPTER 4.26
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Section:
4.26.010 Travel insurance.
4.26.020 Pay of elected officials.
4.26.030 Workers’ compensation.
4.26.010 Travel insurance.
The City may pay the life insurance policy premium for accidental death for elected officials traveling on City business. The City shall own the policy, but the covered official shall designate the beneficiary/ies. Other terms, as well as conditions and the effective date, shall be subject to approval by the City Manager. (Ord. O-2009-43 § 1, 2009; Ord. O-2007-7 § 1, 2007; Ord. O-2001-49 § 1, 2001; Ord. O-99-34 § 1, 1999; Ord. O-99-18 § 1, (part), 1999).
4.26.020 Pay of elected officials.
A. Commencing with the new term of office resulting from the November 3, 2009 election, each City Council member shall receive an annual compensation of $12,873.00.
B. Commencing with the new term of office resulting from the November 1, 2011 election, the Mayor shall receive an annual compensation of $38,800.00.
C. The compensation shall be divided into equal payments and paid in accordance with the current payroll procedure for other positions.
D. During the November prior to each mayoral election, the City Council shall review the Mayor’s and City Council members’ compensation. Any adjustment shall be established by ordinance and take effect according to the Lakewood Home Rule Charter. (Ord. O-2011-7 § 1, 2011; Ord. O-2009-43 § 1, 2009; Ord. O-2007-14 § 1,2, 2007; Ord. O-2007-7 § 1, 2007; Ord. O-2004-39 § 1, 2004; Ord. O-2001-49 § 1, 2001; Ord. O-99-34 § 1, 1999; Ord. O-99-18 § 1, (part), 1999).
4.26.030 Workers’ compensation.
Elected officials injured on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits as provided by the Workers’ Compensation Act. This self-insurance program offers medical bill payment and salary protection when work is missed due to the injury. An injured elected official must notify the mayor of the injury in writing immediately. Pursuant to Colorado Law, written notice must be given to the Risk Management Division, Department of Employee Relations, within four working days of the occurrence of the injury. (Ord. O-2009-43 § 1, 2009; Ord. O-2007-7 § 1, 2007; Ord. O-2004-39 § 1, 2004; Ord. O-2001-49 § 1, 2001).
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