(a)     The City Council, shall determine, by ordinance, the future salary or compensation of the Mayor, the Aldermen, and the City Manager. (Ordinance No. 1993-97)

(b)      Collective bargaining agreements with city employees represented by an exclusive representative pursuant to Section 6(c) of the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act shall be ratified by the City Council by means of a motion, a resolution, or an ordinance. (Ordinance No. 1993-97)

(c)      The City Manager shall periodically determine the future salary or compensation of all officers and employees of the City not covered by subsections (a) or (b). In determining such future salaries and compensation, the City Manager shall not exceed the amounts designated for salaries and compensation set forth in the annual budget ordinance; however, the City Manager has the discretion to spend less than the full amount designated for salaries and compensation set forth in the annual budget ordinance. Full-time employees who receive a salary increase are authorized to agree to a reduction of the salaries provided for in order to participate either in a deferred compensations program or a reimbursement program under the City of Bloomington's Flex Cash Plan. (Ordinance No. 1993-97)