SB 587
Adjusting salary schedule for elected county officials
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Bill overview
This bill adjusts the salary schedules for elected county officials in West Virginia. It proposes increases to the 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 sufficient, as determined by the State Auditor, and require officials to formally request the salary increase. The bill also outlines specific salary amounts for various positions based on county classification.
Key provisions
- Increases salaries for county commissioners and other elected county officials.
- Salary increases are phased in on July 1, 2014, 2022, and 2026.
- Salary increases are contingent on the county’s fiscal condition being sufficient, as certified by the State Auditor.
- County officials must formally request salary increases in writing.
- Specific salary amounts are outlined for different positions and county classifications.
- 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 restrictions on outside activities are not subject to those restrictions during the remainder of their term.
Who is affected
- County Commissioners
- County Officials
- West Virginia Counties
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