A West Kelowna councillor is still unhappy that extended health benefits are part of a proposed new compensation package for council.
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The report also recommended optional extended health, dental, and employee family assistance benefits should be offered. The city would cover 100 per cent of the monthly premium for the mayor香蕉视频直播檚 position and 50 per cent for councillors.
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Findlater suggested that the province needs to look at compensation for municipal councils and come up with a framework. On the other side of the fence, Coun. Carol Zanon said she is in favour of benefits.
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Council gave unanimous three readings to proposed changes to the remuneration, expenses, and benefits bylaw.
Final approval is expected in the coming weeks, and the new compensation package would take effect Jan. 1, 2023.
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