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12 <br /> <br />C. There will be no commitments of other City resources to assist in the <br />appointment process. <br />D. If appointed, any travel reimbursement associated with an outside <br />governmental appointment shall be charged to the Councilmember’s travel <br />budget. <br /> <br />MAYOR/COUNCIL COMPENSATION <br />State law limits City Council salaries. All provisions of the Government Code of the <br />State of California relating to compensation, benefits, and reimbursement for <br />expenses applicable to members of a City Council of a general law city shall apply to <br />Councilmembers in San Leandro. (Section 255, City Charter; Gov. Code §36516) <br /> <br />Ordinance No. 2023-014 sets the Councilmembers’ salary at $ 1,900 per month, or <br />$22,800 annually beginning January 1, 2025. <br /> <br />Ordinance No. 2023-015 sets the Mayor’s salary at $3,800 per month, or $45,600 <br />annually beginning January 1, 2025. <br /> <br />Councilmember compensation is subject to a review and re-evaluation in even years, <br />to coincide with new Councilmembers being seated. <br /> <br />The Mayor shall receive a salary established by ordinance as approved by a majority <br />of the City Council. Also, the Mayor shall be entitled to the same benefits and <br />reimbursement for expenses as Councilmembers. (Section 260, City Charter) <br /> <br />The Mayor is provided a car allowance of Three Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars <br />($375.00) per month or $4,500 annually, instead of the travel reimbursement afforded <br />other Councilmembers. (San Leandro Administrative Code, Title 1, Chapter 5.) <br />(Appendix A--Guidelines regarding the Setting of the Mayor’s Salary, are included for <br />reference at the back of the handbook. These guidelines were approved by the City <br />Council on February 4, 2002.) <br />ADHERENCE TO COUNCIL HANDBOOK <br />Any of the rules herein may be waived by a super majority (5/7) vote of the Councilmembers <br />when it is deemed that there is good cause to do so based upon the particular facts and <br />circumstances. Portions of this handbook may not be waived or superseded by a vote of the <br />Council as they are excerpts from the City Charter or otherwise legal obligations that require <br />a specific process for amendment. <br />The rules and policies contained herein shall be amended by a majority vote of the City <br />Council and adopted by Council resolution. The handbook may be amended <br />administratively by the City Clerk’s Office in instances where the council has already taken <br />action, in order to remain current with federal, state, and local law. <br />Exhibit A <br />Resolution No. 2026-021 Page 58