The Board of Directors of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce has sent a letter to the City of Yorkton鈥檚 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鈥檚 plans to reduce spending, this is an area where cuts should not occur. 鈥淎s an advocate of the business community, the Chamber wants the best people to serve on Council,鈥� he said. 鈥淟ack of remuneration could very well deter strong leadership candidates from seeking office.鈥� He cited the following additional reasons for maintaining remuneration for the Deputy Mayor:
1) The 3.33% of the Mayor鈥檚 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鈥檚 Administration to find savings in other line items in the city鈥檚 Operational Budget.
The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce is 鈥渢he voice of business in Yorkton鈥� and represents over 460 members.
