The Haines Borough Assembly Tuesday adopted an ordinance that will increase pay for the assembly and Mayor. The change will cost the borough an estimated $11,172 annually.

The assembly approved the ordinance by a 4-1 vote, with member Scott Rossman opposed and Greg Goodman absent.

Assembly members have been paid $100 for assembly meetings, and Jan Hill, as Mayor, earned $1,000 per month.

“Each member of the assembly shall receive compensation at…