The Board of Directors of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce has sent a letter to the City of Yorkton’s Director of Legislation & Procedures expressing its opposition to the proposed removal of remuneration for the Deputy Mayor.
Mike Stackhouse, President of the Yorkton Chamber, indicated that while it is not common for the Chamber to oppose the city’s plans to reduce spending, this is an area where cuts should not occur. “As an advocate of the business community, the Chamber wants the best people to serve on Council,” he said. “Lack of remuneration could very well deter strong leadership candidates from seeking office.” He cited the following additional reasons for maintaining remuneration for the Deputy Mayor:
1) The 3.33% of the Mayor’s salary per month served as Deputy Mayor (which equates to under $232) seems to be fair compensation for time spent from a business or place of employment; and family
2) The approximate $2800 Deputy Mayor annual remuneration represents only 0.42% of the annual Council expenses
The Chamber urges the City’s Administration to find savings in other line items in the city’s Operational Budget.
The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce is “the voice of business in Yorkton” and represents over 460 members.
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