(a) (1) Each member of the board of county commissioners is entitled to an annual salary of $45,000 as full compensation for services as a member of the board of county commissioners or as a member of any other county board or agency
(2) In addition, each member of the board of county commissioners is entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred in the performance of the duties of the member as may be provided in the annual county budget.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, each member is entitled to those fringe benefits regularly provided to county employees.
(c) (1) The Board of County Commissioners may:
(i) Establish that each member may receive benefits provided in the county retirement program; or
(ii) If the action specified in item (i) of this paragraph is not taken, establish specific criteria and benefits that apply only to the County Commissioners.
(2) A criterion or benefit established under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection may not:
(i) Exceed a similar criterion or benefit provided by state law for General Assembly members; and
(ii) Increase the compensation of the County Commissioner during the term of office of the County Commissioners in office when the criterion or benefit is established or modified.
(Code 1959, § 2-4; 1977, Chapter 86, § 1; 1982, Chapter 86, § 1; 1985, Chapter 430, § 1; 1989, Chapter 81, § 1; 1990, Chapter 317, § 1; 2005, Chapter 314, § 1; 2009, Chapter 397, § 1)
Editor’s note:
The provisions of this section concerning the salary or compensation of the county commissioners of Frederick County shall take effect at the beginning of the next following term of office after the effective date of this section.