SB 690
Authorizing county commissions to increase compensation of elected county officials
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Bill overview
This bill allows West Virginia county commissions to increase the salaries of elected county officials, including county commissioners, sheriffs, county and circuit clerks, assessors, and prosecuting attorneys. The increases are intended to reflect the growing duties these officials face due to new legislation, federal mandates, and increased property valuations within counties. The bill requires county commissions to demonstrate sufficient fiscal stability before implementing these salary increases and links them to the Consumer Price Index.
Key provisions
- Authorizes county commissions to increase the compensation of elected county officials.
- Requires county commissions to certify sufficient fiscal condition before increasing salaries.
- Links salary increases to the Consumer Price Index.
- Establishes salary schedules for various county officials based on county classification.
- Requires county officials to devote full time to their public duties.
- Mandates a review of the annual Consumer Price Index to determine salary adjustments.
- Provides for a minimum two percent salary increase or a percentage not exceeding the CPI.
- Specifies that any increases must comply with the West Virginia Constitution.
Who is affected
- County Commissioners
- County Sheriffs
- County and Circuit Clerks
- County Assessors
- County Prosecuting Attorneys
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