SB 728
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. It establishes criteria for these increases, linking them to the county’s fiscal condition, the Consumer Price Index, and the need to cover new and additional duties. The bill also requires county commissions to review the annual Consumer Price Index and ensure sufficient funds are available before implementing salary increases.
Key provisions
- Authorizes county commissions to increase the compensation of elected county officials.
- Links salary increases to the county’s fiscal condition, as certified by the Auditor.
- Requires a minimum two percent salary increase or a percentage not exceeding the Consumer Price Index increase over the prior two years.
- Establishes a review process by county commissions to determine eligibility for salary increases.
- Requires county commissions to consider the annual Consumer Price Index.
- Allows for reduced salaries for county commissioners in counties with tribunals.
- Specifies that salary increases should include any additional compensation received by officials.
- Prohibits salary increases for counties more than 90 days delinquent in regional jail per diem costs.
Who is affected
- County Commissions
- County Commissioners
- Sheriffs
- County and Circuit Clerks
- Assessors
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