The Council shall have the power to fix the salary of its own members and of each officer, employee and member of any board or commission of the Municipality whether elected, appointed or chosen, except as otherwise provided 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 his or her duties; and the Council may provide that the premium for any such bond shall be paid by the Municipality. The compensation of the Mayor, and of each member of the Council shall be fixed at least thirty (30) days before the time for the filing of nominating petitions for the terms beginning on the next succeeding first day of January, and shall not thereafter be diminished or increased in respect to any such terms or any part thereof. The Council of the Municipality shall, on or before August 1, 1953, fix the salaries of all elective officials assuming office January 1, 1954. The Council may authorize the payment or reimbursement of expenses incurred by any officer, employee or member of any board or commission of the Municipality for travel or otherwise in the interest of the Municipality.
(Amended 11-7-00)