Title
AN ACT CONCERNING COMPENSATION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS for the purpose of administratively codifying determinations of the 2025-2026 Compensation Review Commission, in accordance with procedures set forth in the Charter and in compliance with State law, including the 2025-2026 Compensation Review Commission’s recommendations to amend the compensation of the County Council Members and the County Executive and, including the Chair and Vice Chair of the County Council; making certain references to State law; and generally relating to the compensation of elected officials.
Background
Pursuant to State law and the Charter, the Compensation Review Commission submitted its compensation recommendations for the County Council Members and the County Executive to the County Council. The County Council may act on the recommendations by enactment of a bill. A bill needs to be enacted to accept, reduce or reject, but not increase, the Compensation Review Commission’s recommended compensation. The County Council has been briefed on the Commission’s compensation recommendations.