FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 6549

                              C 16 L 90

BYSenators Smith, Sutherland and Bauer

Changing the term "salary" to "compensation" for public utility district employees.

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

House Committe on Local Government

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

The "salary" of a public utility district manager is fixed by a public utility district commission.  The State Auditor defines salary very strictly and has issued notice that PUD commissions only have the authority to grant a salary to their managers.  Some PUDs would like the flexibility to provide their managers and employees a contemporary compensation package which might include items such as auto allowances, residential allowances and other benefits in addition to salary.

SUMMARY:

The term "compensation" is substituted for the term "salary" in public utility district law regarding the salaries of managers and employees.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

     Senate   44    1

     House 97  0

EFFECTIVE:June 7, 1990