lulu
n.— «Each New York City Council member makes a base salary of $90,000. However, council members can earn an additional stipend or “lulu” ranging from $29,500 to $4,000 for serving in various leadership positions or as a chair of a committee.» —“City Council Salaries and Stipends—2005″ Gotham Gazette June 20, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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