TOWN CLERK’S SALARY.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 2593, 14 June 1923, Page 3

TOWN CLERK’S SALARY.

INCREASE REFERRED TO THE MAYOR. Since the Town Clerk took up his duties the work of the Council has been greatly increased by reason of tlie carrying out of the water and drainage scheme. At last Monday’s Council meeting, CT. Me.Murray .-daidled the meeting by announcing that lie had a “serious charge” to bring against the Town Clerk and suggested that he retire. This brought forth a chorus of protest from Councillors who urged that the Clerk should be present to hear and to answer any charge that might be. brought against him. Cr. McMurray then explained that be thought the Town Clerk was not receiving a salary connnensnrate. with the duties he was called upon to discharge. Thus relieved the Clerk withdrew and tlie subject was discussed. It was pointed out by the Mayor that the Clerk did insurance work which supplemented his salary. Other Councillors referred to the extra work which the Clerk was called upon to do in excess of what was provided when he was engaged and that out of his salary of £350 per annum lie had to pay the wages of ail assistant. After further discussion the matter was left in the Mayor’s bands, the general opinion of Councillors being favourable to an increase.