The Council may determine the annual salary of Councilmembers by ordinance, but no ordinance increasing such salaries shall become effective until the commencement of the terms of Councilmembers elected at the next regular election, provided that such election follows the adoption of such ordinance by at least six (6) months. The Mayor shall receive additional compensation. Councilmembers, by resolution of Council, stating the exact purpose of the appropriation, may receive their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties of office.
(Amended November 2, 1976)