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Participate in the 2012 Salary & Benefits Survey—Deadline
is May 25, 2012!
—Log in as Survey Coordinator/Auditor
(Username and password required; see LMC data entry letter mailed
April 20.)

Access the 2011 Salary & Benefits Survey results
—Log in as Member
(Username and password required.)

Need a data entry code?
Data entry codes were mailed to the top appointed official (city manager or city clerk) and the chief HR representative (if applicable) for most cities in April. To request a data entry code:

  • Contact Rebecca Hardel
    HR Representative
    (651) 281-1217 or (800) 925-1122
    rhardel@lmc.org

Need an access code?
You can still access the 2011 survey results. Request or purchase an access code by completing a form or contacting League HR staff:

Note: The 2012 results will be released mid to late June and new access codes will be mailed at that time.

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Highlights of the data entry process:

  • Beginning in 2012, jurisdictions will be asked to enter the number of years an incumbent has served in the position reported. Many jurisdictions find knowing the number of years an individual has worked in a position is helpful, especially when reviewing salary comparisons.
  • The tab previously labeled “Rate Range and Progression Data” has been modified for clarity. In the 2012 Survey, this tab will be labeled as “Annual Pay Structure Adjustment” and will be an area where jurisdictions can report annual pay structure adjustments, often referred to as a jurisdiction’s cost of living pay adjustment. We envision jurisdictions will update this data from year to year to provide a quick reference on the historical cost of living adjustments awarded.
  • Elected official salary information is required to be updated as a matter of determining who has participated and who will get free access.
  • Quick Update feature on Welcome Page allows participating entities to easily verify why changes have not occurred.
  • Read more FAQs about the 2012 data entry process (pdf).

About the survey

  • This tool allows you to compare the salaries and benefits of your staff to those of other organizations throughout Minnesota.
  • Most Minnesota cities and counties (Greater Minnesota and metro area), as well as other public-sector organizations, will be included in the 2012 survey.
  • Participation in the survey is required for free access. An annual fee will be charged for non-participating entities and other organizations requesting access.

Your LMC Resource

For questions about the survey:

  • Contact Rebecca Hardel
    HR Representative
    (651) 281-1217 or (800) 925-1122
    rhardel@lmc.org
  • Contact Joyce Hottinger
    Assistant HR Director
    (651) 281-1216 or (800) 925-1122
    jhottinger@lmc.org

Disclaimer: The League provides the salary survey program to facilitate the exchange of information among elected officials and management of participating organizations. The League program relies on sophisticated methodology and proprietary technology. The League owns the salary survey program, and each organization is responsible for its own data. Participating organizations are expected to allow access to elected officials and select management staff only.

 

Most Popular Resources

  • Budget Guide for Cities (pdf)
    This guide, which contains 2011 legislative changes, is intended to assist city managers, clerks, finance officers, and elected city officials in preparing 2012 city budgets. It includes state and federal laws affecting city budgets, information about standard city expenditure items, descriptions of city revenues, and more.
  • Meetings of City Councils (pdf)
    Learn the ins and outs of city council meetings, including types of meetings, the Open Meeting Law, notice requirements, scheduling, attendance, minutes, procedure, motions, and model bylaws. Especially helpful for newly elected officials, but a great reference for all mayors and city councilmembers.
  • Public Purpose Expenditures (pdf)
    Find out the general criteria a public expenditure must meet to be valid. This publication includes discussion of specific expenditures and whether there is specific authority for cities to make them.