Compensation of Council members shall be established by ordinance but shall not be changed during their terms of office, nor by any ordinance passed subsequent to thirty (30) days before the final date fixed by the general election laws of Ohio or by provisions of this Charter for filing as candidate for such office.
For the first term of service under this Charter, Council members shall receive a salary of $1,200.00 per year. The President of Council shall receive an additional $1,200.00.