Employee Compensation Report

The City of Mt. Vernon is committed to transparency in government operations, including the compensation of its employees. In accordance with Illinois Public Act 97-0609, the City provides annual reports detailing employee compensation information as required by law.

About the Law

Public Act 97-0609, effective January 1, 2012, amended the Illinois Open Meetings Act and Illinois Pension Code to require specific compensation disclosures for Illinois public bodies.

The law requires:

1. Posting, within 6 days after approval of the City’s annual budget, the total compensation package for each employee whose package exceeds $75,000 per year.

2. Posting, at least 6 days before approval, the total compensation package for any employee whose package equals or exceeds $150,000 per year.

Total compensation package includes salary, health insurance, housing or vehicle allowances, clothing allowances, bonuses, loans, and the value of vacation or sick days granted.

Compensation Reports

Reports are listed by fiscal year, with the most recent shown first.

View current and past Employee Compensation Reports below:

FY 2024 Employee Compensation Report
FY 2023 Employee Compensation Report