Salem Township, Michigan
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[edit] Website evaluation
[edit] The good
[edit] The bad
- Individual contact information is not posted for elected officials, only a general contact email and telephone number. [3]
- Budget information is not posted.
- Meeting minutes are not posted.
- Some local tax information is posted. [4]
- Audits are not posted.
- Information on how to make a public records request are not posted on the site.
- The site contains no information on bids and contracts.
- No information on taxpayer funded lobbying is posted.
- Building permits are not available.
- Contact information for administration officials is not available.
[edit] Salaries and Pensions
According to a March 2011 Salem Township Compensation and Benefits Report benefit costs count for one-third of employee compensation. Health benefits were approved in 1995, a pension plan with Fidelity Keogh was approved in 1999 and a dental care plan with Dental Group Insurance MCM was approved in 1995. [5]
According to the report Salem Township wages average 36 percent higher than comparable townships in Michigan and 22 percent higher than equivalent private sector positions. he wages for township supervisor, treasurer and clerk exceed comparable township wages by 43 percent, 24 percent and 35 percent respectively. [6]
The report also indicates wages for trustees exceed comparable trustee wages by 40 percent. [7]
| Position | 2010 Total Compensation | 2010 Wages |
|---|---|---|
| Zoning Administrator | $84,562 | $56,828 |
| Administrative Assistance | $67,945 | $43,397 |
| Building Coordinator | $61,078 | $43,090 |
| Clerk | $37,922 | $35,100 |
| Supervisor | $37,802 | $35,100 |
| Treasurer | $37,753 | $35,100 |
| Trustee | $6,777 | $6,150 |
| Custodian | $5,196 | $4,768 |
| Fire Chief | N/A | $34,017 |
Pension Plans
Salem annually pays 10 percent of employees' salaries to a deferred contribution plan.
[edit] Recall Effort
Following a controversial vote to dissolve the Fire Authority Board and to eject the local post office [10] there was an effort to recall Salem Township Supervisor Robert Heyl, Treasurer Paul Uherek and Trustee Wayne Wallazy for their support of the measures. [11]
When it came time to vote though, none of the Salem Township elected officials who faced a recall election were ousted. [12]
[edit] External links
- See sample transparency legislation at the Sunshine Standard
- Michigan on State Budget Solutions
- Salem Township
- Michigan public pensions
[edit] References
- ↑ Meetings
- ↑ Zoning
- ↑ Elected Officials
- ↑ Taxes
- ↑ Salem Township Benefits Report, 2010
- ↑ Salem Township Benefits Report, 2010
- ↑ Salem Township Benefits Report, 2010
- ↑ Salem Township Benefits Report, 2010
- ↑ Salem Township 2009-2010 Compensation
- ↑ AnnArbor.com, Divided Salem Township Board votes to eject local post office, dissolve fire board, April 14, 2010
- ↑ AnnArbor.com, Salem Township recall supporters seek signatures, eye November ballot, May 3, 2010
- ↑ AnnArbor.com, No Salem Township officials are recalled, Nov, 3, 2010
