The Council shall have the power to fix the salary of its own members and of each other officer, employee and member of any board or commission of the Municipality whether elected, appointed or chosen, except as otherwise provided for in this Charter. Any such person may be required by the Council, from time to time, to furnish a bond or bonds for the faithful performance of such person’s duties; and Council may provide that the premium for any such bonds shall be paid by the Municipality.
The compensation of the Mayor and each member of the Council shall be fixed at least thirty (30) days prior to the last date for filing the Mayor’s and Councilperson’s nominating petitions, and thereafter such compensation shall not be diminished, increased or changed in any respect during the term for which the Mayor and Councilperson were elected or for any part of such term.
Any person filling a vacancy for the unexpired term of an elected officer shall receive the compensation theretofore fixed for such elective office.
The compensation of each other officer, employee and member of any board or commission of the Municipality shall be fixed by the Council and may be changed at any time at the discretion of the Council.
The Council may authorize the payment or reimbursement of expenses incurred by any officials, employee or any member of a board or commission of the Municipality for travel, membership in an association or expenses otherwise incurred in the interest of or for the benefit of the Municipality. (Amended 11-7-78; 11-6-18)