Each county in the state is categorized for purposes of establishing the salaries of elected officers in the county. The statutory salary amounts are adjusted every 2 years for inflation and take effect for terms commencing after any change is made.
     The act changes the category of Cheyenne county from V-D to V-C, the category of Dolores county from V-C to V-D, the category of Lake county from IV-B to IV-A, and the category of Pitkin county from II-B to I-A.
     The category changes will increase Cheyenne county official salaries as follows:
County commissioner salary increases from $61,236 to $67,360;
County sheriff salary increases from $68,646 to $75,511;
County treasurer, assessor, and clerk salary increases from $61,236 to $67,360; and
Part-time county coroner salary increases from $13,841 to $15,225.
     The category changes will decrease Dolores county official salaries as follows:
County commissioner salary decreases from $67,360 to $61,236;
County sheriff salary decreases from $75,511 to $68,646;
County treasurer, assessor, and clerk salary decreases from $67,360 to $61,236; and
Part-time county coroner salary decreases from $15,225 to $13,841.
     The category changes will increase Lake county official salaries as follows:
County commissioner salary increases from $83,382 to $90,330;
County sheriff salary increases from $111,735 to $121,046;
County treasurer, assessor, and clerk salary increases from $83,382 to $90,330;
Part-time county coroner salary increases from $37,077 to $40,167; and
Full-time county coroner salary increases from $83,382 to $90,330.
     Pitkin county is a home rule county that may set the compensation for its officers and employees. The category changes may increase Pitkin county official salaries as follows:
County commissioner salary increases from $121,634 to $158,669;
County sheriff salary increases from $147,135 to $201,926;
County treasurer, assessor, and clerk salary increases from $121,634 to $158,669; and
Full-time county coroner salary increases from $121,634 to $158,669.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)