The Citizen’s Salary Setting Commission’s function is to recommend the compensation for the Mayor and members of the City Council.  The commission shall meet between March 1^st and April 30^th of every even-numbered year, and shall consist of five (5) qualified electors residing within the City appointed by the City Council.  Strong consideration shall be given to composing the commission of:

(a)  a retired Stanislaus County judge as chairperson;

(b)  one (1) member from a bona fide local taxpayer’s association with tax exempt status under the relevant provisions of the Internal Revenue code;

(c)  one (1) member from a bona fide local nonpartisan political organization, with tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, dedicated to encouraging informed and active participation in government;

(d)  one (1) member from a former Civil Grand Jury who has served in that role within the previous five (5) years; and

(e)  one (1) member who has demonstrated civic involvement and a capacity to serve in an honest, independent, and impartial fashion.

The regular term of office of each member of the Commission shall be four (4) years.  This committee requires a financial disclosure statement (Statement of Economic Interests – Form 700) under State of California laws.

See Measure M, Section 703 for complete details.