Should board directors get taxpayer-funded raises?
Regional District board compensation review recommends pay increases for Municipal Directors and Board Chair, funded by taxpayer dollars. The proposal would raise compensation to match regional medians.
📊 Annual inflation adjustments keep pace with cost of living
🏛️ Compensation reviewed every 4 years using 7 comparable regional districts
💰 Current approach targets market median for board and staff pay
📋 Multiple compensation elements including stipends, meeting allowances, and expenses
🎯 Staff analysis shows mixed results across different director roles
Municipal Directors: $1,269/month (+$143), Board Chair: $2,672/month (+$171)
Proposed monthly stipend increases to match regional median compensation levels
$16.30 per resident vs $7.10 median (130% above average)
RDKB's per-capita governance cost compared to regional median - second highest among 8 districts analyzed
Should director compensation increases be approved?
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Board meeting October 8, 2025 to vote on compensation increases. If approved, staff will prepare amended bylaw for future meeting.