Each Council member elected at the first election under this Charter shall receive a nominal annual salary in the amount of $5,000. The President of Council shall receive $5,500. Council members shall receive no other benefits with the exception of reimbursement for legitimate expenses related to the office of council. Council may raise by ordinance the salary of Council, but such ordinance will not take effect until the date of the commencement of the terms of Council members elected at the next regular municipal election, provided that such election follows the adoption of such ordinance by at least six months.
1. Editor's Note: For the current salary of Council members and the President of Council, see § 91-101.