Councilman Hacienda, José Cabezas, has come out against the Socialist councilor statements Rafael à ngel Martínez concerning an alleged increase in the salaries of the Municipal Corporation, despite the measures against the crisis.
Cabezos explained that in 2009 1,225,606.80 was budgeted to meet the salaries of members of the Municipal Corporation.
That amount provided for the freeze in government salaries adjustment plan in 2008.
In the year 2010 the amount budgeted for the same concept is 1,150,532 euros and includes the implementation of the salary reduction measures between 5.5 and 7% stop all members of the Corporation.
Therefore, "concluded Councillor of Finance, there is no wage increase, because any change in the salaries of the council must be approved by the full City Council.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena