(a) Compensation for city officials and employees shall be as set, annually, by legislative authority.

(b) The City of Richmond, through its Mayor and respective boards, may adopt and develop personnel policies to govern the actions and benefits accruing to city employees under their control.

(c) Such personnel policies may establish fringe benefits, such as insurance, holiday, vacation, sick leave, personal leave, and bereavement benefits, which shall not be considered as additional compensation beyond what is set forth in the salary ordinance. (Ord. 40-1986)