Career Profile: Mayor of Moreno Valley, CA

An interactive overview of the compensation, duties, and requirements for the city's chief elected official.

At a Glance

This dashboard provides a high-level summary of the mayoral position, focusing on key financial data and essential role characteristics. Use this section for a quick understanding of the position's core components.

Base Salary

$21,144

Annually

Mayoral Stipend

$7,200

Annually

Benefit Bank

$18,000

Annual Allowance

Total Compensation

$46,344

Salary + Stipend + Benefits

Key Facts

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    Election Type: Directly elected by voters city-wide.
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    Term Length: Four years.
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    Government Structure: Council-Manager form of government.
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    Role: Serves as the presiding officer of the City Council and official head of the city for ceremonial purposes.

Compensation Breakdown

Duties & Responsibilities

The Mayor's role is multifaceted, encompassing ceremonial, legislative, and administrative functions as outlined in the city's municipal code. Select a category below to explore the specific duties associated with that aspect of the role.

Explore the full range of Mayoral responsibilities, from representing the city at public events to signing official ordinances and presiding over City Council meetings.

Path to Officership

Becoming Mayor involves meeting specific eligibility requirements and following a structured process. Click through the steps below to understand the journey from resident to candidate to elected official.

Compensation Deep Dive

This section provides a detailed comparison of the Mayor's compensation relative to other key city positions and outlines the benefits package. This helps to contextualize the Mayor's earnings within the city's leadership structure.

Salary Comparison

Benefits Package

Benefit Bank Allowance

An annual allowance of up to $18,000 is provided. This flexible fund can be used for various health and welfare benefits, or taken as cash.

CalPERS Retirement

The city provides a retirement plan through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Specific formulas (e.g., 2% @ 62 for new members) depend on the employee's hire date and classification under Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) rules.

Meeting Stipends

In addition to the base salary, a stipend of $100 per meeting is provided for Community Services District meetings, with a maximum of 6 meetings per month ($600/month max).

Sources

The information presented in this interactive report was compiled from the following official and public sources.