The compensation of Council members may be changed by an affirmative vote of not less
than two-thirds of the members of the Council. Not later than December 15 of the last
year of each term, a compensation review board shall be appointed by the Council and
the County Executive to study the rate of current compensation for Council members
and the County Executive and make a recommendation regarding the amount of compensation.
Membership on the Council shall be considered a full-time position for the purpose
of determining compensation. The board shall issue its recommendation not later than
the following February 15. The Council may, within ninety days of the receipt of the
compensation review board's recommendation, amend the recommendation by a vote of
not less than two-thirds of the full Council, otherwise the recommendation shall stand
approved. Any increase or decrease in compensation which becomes law during one term
of office shall not become effective before the next term.
