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In response to "I don't get why we allow politicians to give themselves raises. Shouldn't there be an outside agency that recommends something like that?" by Krusty

appoints people to the agency who will give us raises -- nm

Posted by politicians (aka ty97) Feb 4 '16, 06:18

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There has to be a way to have an independent agency. No? -- nm - Krusty Feb 4, 06:18 8
- ~Miss Independent~ -- nm - Strongbad Feb 4, 06:58
- Apparently there was an advisory panel that recommend the raise as well as other changes like not allowing outside work by the members. The city - Krusty Feb 4, 06:24 5
  - I just looked up the amounts and I have to say I'm not horrified. - ty97 Feb 4, 06:30 4
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      - $100k to $150k in NYC isn't a ridiculous salary. If they want to keep good people and not lose them to the private sector they need to pay them well. - Krusty Feb 4, 06:52
    - Though I understand your concern is more with the process and the (lack of) checks and balances inherent to the process. -- nm - ty97 Feb 4, 06:32 1
      - Right. The salaries aren't obscene at all but it's that they decide and vote on their own raise where I take issue. -- nm - Krusty Feb 4, 06:38
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