The City of DuBois and Sandy Township Consolidation Joint Board held its final meeting of 2024, addressing unresolved issues like the mayoral structure and elected official pay in the new consolidated city, according to GantNews.com.
The board is debating between a “City Model” with an elected mayor and six council members or a “Township Model” with seven council members who appoint a mayor. Legal changes in Pennsylvania and the language of the consolidation petition have complicated the decision, which may be resolved at a special meeting on Jan. 6.
Discussions also covered pay for elected officials. Based on research, the recommended maximum is $4,375 annually without benefits, though current salaries in the city and township vary. Some officials have declined their salaries altogether.
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