SECTION X-9. Salaries.
   Council shall have the power to establish the salaries of Councilpersons by ordinance, but no increase shall become effective unless adopted at least thirty (30) days prior to the filing deadline of nominating petitions for the primary election for the terms beginning in the next succeeding year, and in no case shall an increase be paid to any person who is a member at the time of its adoption, unless he or she be re-elected and no ordinance fixing salary shall be passed as an emergency measure. (Amended November 6, 2012)