HomeMy Public PortalAbout2013_05_14_O011 Amending Chap 2 of TC re Council Compensation The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia PRESENTED: May 14, 2013
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-0-011 ADOPTED: May 14, 2013
AN ORDINANCE: TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION),
ARTICLE IV (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS), SECTION 2-197
(COMPENSATION) OF THE TOWN CODE TO INCREASE
COMPENSATION FOR MAYOR, TOWN COUNCIL, AND
MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
WHEREAS, Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, Section 15.2-1414.7 authorizes the
town council to establish the compensation to be paid to council members and the mayor; and
WHEREAS, Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, Section 15.2-2212 authorizes the
town council to provide compensation to planning commission members; and
WHEREAS, Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, Section 15.2-1411 authorizes the
town council to provide compensation to members of local boards and commissions; and
WHEREAS,the compensation of council members, mayor and members of boards and
commissions has not been adjusted since May of 2000.
The Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia hereby ordains:
SECTION I. That Chapter 2,Article V, be and the same is hereby amended to read to
read as follows:
Sec. 2-197. Compensation.
(a) Compensation for the mayor and councilmembers, after July 1, 200013, shall be
$8,500.00 16,200.00 and $8,000.00 15,600.00 per annum, respectively, payable in equal
monthly installments.
(b) Unless specifically noted; compensation of members of boards, exclusive of the
councilmanic liaison, shall be $600.09 900.00 per annum, payable in equal monthly
installments.
Sec. 2-220. Leesburg Board of Architectural Review.
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AN ORDINANCE: TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION),
ARTICLE V (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OF THE TOWN CODE
TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR MAYOR, TOWN COUNCIL,
AND MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
(a) Recreated and reestablished. The Leesburg Board of Architectural Review is hereby
recreated and reestablished.
(b) Purpose. The purpose of the Leesburg Board of Architectural Review shall be to
administer the provisions of the zoning ordinance relating to historic districts and to
advise the town council in its efforts to preserve and protect historic structures and sites
within the town.
(c) Compensation.
(1) Compensation of the chair of the Leesburg Board of Architectural Review shall be
$3,150.00 3,750.00 per annum, payable in equal monthly installments.
(2) Compensation of members of the Leesburg Board of Architectural Review, exclusive
of the councilmanic appointment, shall be $3,000.00 3,600.00 per annum, payable in
equal monthly installments.
Sec. 2-226. Leesburg Planning Commission
(a) Recreated and reestablished. The Leesburg Planning Commission is hereby recreated
and reestablished pursuant to the provisions of Code of Virginia, § 15.2-2210.
(b) Duties. The Leesburg Planning Commission shall advise the town council on all matters
relating to the orderly growth and development of the town. Additional information
relating to the role and powers of the Leesburg Planning Commission are covered in
zoning ordinance section 2.2.
(c) Membership. All members of the Leesburg Planning Commission shall be residents of
the town, with the majority being property owners. All members are strongly encouraged
to complete the Virginia Certified Planning Commissioner course within 18 months of
their appointment, if not already certified.
(d) Compensation.
(1) Compensation of the chair of the Leesburg Planning Commission shall be $34,00
3,750.00 per annum,payable in equal monthly installments.
(2) Compensation of members of the Leesburg Planning Commission, exclusive of the
councilmanic appointment, shall be $3,000.00 3,600.00 per annum, payable in equal
monthly installments.
(3) Members of the Leesburg Planning Commission shall be reimbursed for actual
expenses incurred in the exercise of their duties.\
(e) Additional powers and duties. Additional powers and duties of the planning commission
are outlined in section 2.2.3 of the zoning ordinance.
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AN ORDINANCE: TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION),
ARTICLE V (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OF THE TOWN CODE
TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR MAYOR, TOWN COUNCIL,
AND MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
SECTION II. All prior ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any provision
of this ordinance invalid, the decision shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or
any remaining provisions of the Leesburg Town Code.
SECTION IV. This ordinance shall be effective July 1, 2013.
PASSED this 14th day of May, 2013.
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