HB 5171
Relating to salary schedule adjustments for elected county officials.
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Bill overview
This bill proposes adjustments to the salary schedules for elected county officials in West Virginia. Specifically, it aims to increase the annual salaries of county commissioners and other elected officials, effective July 1, 2014, July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2026. The increases are contingent on the county’s fiscal condition being sufficiently improved and require officials to file a written request for the salary increase. The bill also outlines specific salary amounts for various positions, varying by county classification.
Key provisions
- Increases salaries for county commissioners and other elected county officials.
- Salary increases are contingent on the county’s fiscal condition improving.
- County officials must file a written request for salary increases.
- Specific salary amounts are established based on county classification (Class I-X).
- The effective dates for salary increases are July 1, 2014, July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2026.
- Provides for reduced salaries for county commissioners in counties with tribunals instead of county commissions.
- Requires full-time dedication to public duties for county clerks, circuit clerks, county assessors, prosecuting attorneys, and sheriffs.
- Specifies that officials whose terms begin without salary restrictions are not subject to those restrictions for the remainder of their terms.
Who is affected
- County Commissioners
- County Officials (Prosecuting Sheriff, County Clerk, Circuit Clerk, Assessor, Attorney)
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