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, Assuming the highest proposed amount, the net effect is $11,825 to be drawn from the undesignated equity reserve. Although the proposal does not affect City contributions to the Department this year, it would affect future budgets. Corporals and Sergeants Currently, the CLPD has 3 Corporals that provide shift leadership daily. The proposal for these officers would create an administrative Sergeant and 2 Shift Sergeants. It should be noted the Stanton Group has no category for Corporals, but shift supervision is the main job responsibility regardless of title. The 2002 approved budget has authorized funding for 1 Administrative Sergeant at $55,000 that would become a nonunion position, but eligible for overtime. The proposal would use undesignated reserves to create two Sergeant positions at $55,000 and one Administrative Sergeant at $58,000. The proposal affects compensation, union status, and supervisory responsibility. Again, while there is no immediate impact on the 2002 CLPD funding from each City, it will create a future budget demand. Compensation Is Not the Only Issue Mayor Dot Heifort of Lexington has raised the issues of management layers, span of supervisory control, and shift supervision. These issues are all related to compensation. From the Stanton Group numbers you get a glimpse of how similar departments structure their operations. The question that should be asked is what is the most effective and efficient operation for a community of our population and geographical territory? Union Negotiations I believe this is the last year of the CLPD Union contract. The Stanton Group numbers will playa central role in contract negotiations and therefore, future City budgets. Questions for Council to Decide 1. Are you willing to commit to salary increases that are not already identified in the 2002 CLPD budget? 2. Do you approve the salary increase proposal for the Chief and Deputy Chief? 3. Do you approve the change in designation from Corporal to Sergeant and if so a change in compensation and supervisory authority? I believe the Police Commission would welcome Council's direction as to what should be explored or set aside.