South Pasadena Municipal Code § 2.7 Compensation

The following compensation shall be paid to elected officials:

• (a) The following compensation shall be paid to the elected city clerk:

(1) The city clerk’s salary shall be two thousand seven hundred fifty dollars per month effective January 1, 1986. Thereafter, the city clerk’s salary shall be established by resolution adopted by the city council of the city.

• (2) Commencing with the term of the city clerk that begins following the General Municipal Election in November 2013, the compensation of the elected city clerk shall be a stipend established by resolution adopted by the city council of the city.

• (b) The following salary increase shall be paid to the city treasurer:

• (1) Ten percent retroactive to July 1, 1984;

• (2) Two percent longevity for each five years of service, retroactive to July 1, 1984.

(c) City councilmember: The compensation for members of the city council shall be $950.00 per month, and may be adjusted in accordance with state law. (Ord. No. 1874, §§ 2, 3; Ord. No. 1699, § 2; Ord. No. 1747, § 1; Ord. No. 1766, § 1; Ord. No. 1810, § 1; Ord. No. 1812, § 1; Ord. No. 1840, § 1; Ord. No. 1854, § 1; Ord. No. 1897, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 2245, § 1, 2013; Ord. No. 2385, § 3, 2024.)

The proper operation of democratic government requires that public officials and public employees be independent, impartial, responsible, and accountable to the people; that governmental decisions and policy be made in the proper channels of the governmental structure; that public office and public employment not be used for personal gain; and that the citizens and businesses of the city have confidence in the integrity of their government.

In furtherance of these principles, the city council may establish by resolution a code of ethics and conduct which shall be applicable to all city officials, including the mayor, city councilmembers, commissions and all other public officials, whether appointed or elected. (Ord. No. 2333, § 1, 2019.)