Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay made important statements about the social service compensation of public personnel working in the municipality. Tugay emphasized that social balance compensation payments should be kept within legal limits and drew attention to the relevant legal provisions. He stated that the compensations in question cannot be applied due to legal regulations regarding the expiration of the collective agreement period.
President Tugay explained, “If the authorized union does not sign a contract within the legal framework, the legal basis for the current social balance compensation payments disappears, as there will be no valid contract.”
Important Information for Municipal Personnel
Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay made a detailed statement about social balance compensation for municipality personnel and informed the employees. Some important points from Tugay’s statements are as follows:
- Social compensation balance payments must be made within the limits determined under Law No. 4688.
- It is a legal obligation that when the collective agreement period expires, the provisions of the agreement cannot be applied.
- The mayor’s proposal must be accepted by the municipal council and a contract must be signed with the authorized union.
- The monthly ceiling amount of social balance compensation is determined in accordance with legal regulations.
Legislative Compliance and Responsibilities
Mayor Tugay emphasized the importance of acting in accordance with the current legislation and reminding the responsibilities of municipal staff and managers. He stated that financial liabilities that may arise if legal limits are exceeded may have serious consequences.
| Year | Public Loss Amount |
|---|---|
| 2022 (December) | 16.944.073,89 TL |
| 2023 (Total) | 346.203.239,63 TL |
Mayor Tugay’s statements emphasize the need for municipal staff to act in accordance with the legislation and be aware of their responsibilities.
