[Adopted as amended 9-17-2014 by Order No. FY 15-036 (Ch. 158 of the 2002 Bylaws); amended in its entirety 12-21-2022 by Order No. FY 23-093]
The City of Greenfield shall appropriate funds to compensate members of the Greenfield School Committee and the City Council with an annual stipend in the amount of $2,000, to be paid annually at the completion of each year of service. This section shall become effective three years from the date of final passage.
The City of Greenfield shall appropriate funds each fiscal year beginning in Fiscal Year 2015 for training, continuing education and/or professional development, including registration fees, applicable and travel expenses not to exceed $500 per person per fiscal year; mileage would be reimbursed separately if funds allow. This shall not entitle recipients to any other benefits from the City.
Any board member or Councilor missing more than three regular meetings in a calendar year will have his/her stipend reduced at a percentage commensurate with his/her number of absences.