Appointmentof CityAttorney,
Approval of Employment Agreement
and Introduction of Ordinance
Setting City Attorney Salary
City Council Meeting
August 22, 2023
Dominique Blanquie,
Human Resources Director
1 Background
• City Attorney Sue Gallagher retired from her
position as City Attorney effective July 28, 2023.
• After a nationwide recruitment, selection
process and candidate interviews, the City
Council intends to appoint Teresa Stricker as the
City Attorney. Council reached satisfactory
terms and conditions for an employment
contract.
2 Background
• The term of the agreement will commence on
November 6, 2023, and continue until terminated
as provided in the contract.
• The City Charter requires that the compensation
for the salary of the City Attorney be established
by ordinance. A Proposed Ordinance is included for
adoption by the Council.
• Salary to be set in the amount of $24,500 per
month or $294,000 annually effective
November 6, 2023.
3 Background
Annual Salary: $294,000
Deferred Compensation/457: City contribution of 5.5% of base salary Moving Relocation Expenses: Not to exceed amount of $10,000 with receipts if moving to Marin or based on 25 years of service. Sonoma County
Severance: 6 months
Vacation: Initial bank of 160 hours, Accrual
Sick Leave: Initial bank 96 hours, Same accrual as Executive Management Unit 10
Admin Leave: Initial bank 80 hours, Every July 1 receive 80 hours each year, does not accumulate
Holidays
: Same as Executive Management Unit 10
Term Life Insurance: Policy of $250,000
Auto allowance: $350/month
Wellness Benefit: $400/month
Other benefits: As provided to Executive Management Unit 10 MOU Reimbursement/Payment: State Bar dues and membership in up to two CLA sections.
Recommendation
• It is recommended that the Council, by
resolution, appoint Teresa Stricker to the
position of City Attorney and approve the
Employment Agreement – City Attorney. It is
further recommended that the Council
introduce an ordinance establishing the salary
of the City Attorney in the amount of $24,500
per month or $294,000 annually effective
November 6, 2023.
4