Common use of Compensation Goal & Definitions Clause in Contracts

Compensation Goal & Definitions. It is the goal of the City to try to achieve a total compensation package for all employees represented by the Union in an amount equal to the following: 1. The average plus one dollar to the total compensation paid to the same or similar classifications in the following nine (9) cities: Fairfield, Vallejo, Hayward, San Leandro, South San Francisco, Alameda, Napa, Novato and Santa Xxxx; and, 2. The highest total compensation paid to the same or similar classifications in the following agencies in Marin County: Corte Madera, Larkspur, Marin County, Mill Valley, Novato, and San Anselmo. Total Compensation for survey purposes shall be defined as: Top step salary (excluding longevity pay steps), educational incentive pay, holiday pay, uniform allowance, employer paid deferred compensation (except for such portion that may be part of employee cafeteria plan), employer’s contribution towards employees’ share of retirement, employer’s retirement contribution, employer paid contributions toward insurance premiums for health, life, long term disability, dental and vision plans, and employer paid cafeteria/flexible spending accounts.