Metro Vancouver managers, including Johnny Carline, enjoyed big pay increases last year

The public sometimes gets outraged over politicians’ salaries, but they’re grossly underpaid compared to senior bureaucrats.

The latest evidence is a report going to the Metro Vancouver board of directors tomorrow (June 26).

It reveals that 248 Metro Vancouver employees received remuneration in excess of $100,000 in 2008.

That’s almost double the number (129) of Metro Vancouver employees who were paid $100,000 or more in 2007.

Leading the charge this year was chief administrative officer Johnny Carline at $291,755. That’s a $31,620 boost over what he received in 2007.

In 2000, Carline’s pay package was $191,153.09—which means he has enjoyed an increase of more than $100,000 in less than a decade.

Last year, deputy chief administrative officer Delia Laglagaron collected the second highest pay package: $240,899. That’s a $23,655 hike over her remuneration in 2007.

The regional district report, which is required to be filed under the Financial Information Act, reveals that 78 Metro Vancouver employees received remuneration in excess of $120,000 in 2008. In 2000, only five employees reached the $120,000 plateau.

The politician who chairs the Metro Vancouver board, Lois Jackson, received $51,534 in this role last year. Jackson  also receives a $100,523 salary  as the mayor of Delta.

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