When county or city employees are represented by a
union, the agency must negotiate with that union regarding their
pay and benefits, working hours, and working conditions.
Salary, healthcare, pensions, leaves and other
employment benefits are typically viewed by employees as an
important component of the compensation package they receive for
their work.
As local officials engage in conversations with their
constituents, their bargaining representatives and each other
about public pension issues, it can be helpful to have a working
understanding of what key terms and concepts mean.
The City Managers Department of the League of California Cities
and County Administrative Officers Association of California have
adopted guidelines for determining chief executive compensation
for local agencies.