CUMBERLAND COMMISSION PASSES RESOLUTION TO GIVE 6% RAISE TO EMPLOYEES
At a special-called meeting, The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution on Tuesday based on recommendations from the Salary Subcommittee and Budget Committee.
The resolution includes:
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A 6% raise for all employees, effective immediately and retroactive to January 1, 2025.
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Adoption of a new pay scale, effective July 1, 2025.
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Moving all Grade 4 employees to Grade 5, effective July 1, 2025.
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Hiring part-time employees at the minimum of their equivalent full-time salary grade, effective July 1, 2025.
The Board also requests the Budget Committee to consider:
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An additional increase (up to 6%) to properly place employees on the pay scale, effective July 1, 2025.
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Adding four full-time employees to the Solid Waste department for the 2025-2026 budget, effective July 1, 2025.
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Giving Patrol Deputies with EMR certification an extra $2.00 per hour if they maintain certification.
The resolution takes effect immediately due to public welfare needs.
