This bill amends existing laws regarding the salary structure for county deputy sheriffs, assistant county attorneys, and other county deputy officers in Iowa. It removes the previous limitation that capped the annual salary of these positions at 85 percent of the salary of their respective principal officers, such as the county sheriff or county attorney. Instead, the bill establishes that the annual base salary for these roles shall not exceed the full annual salary of the county sheriff, county attorney, or the principal officer of the respective county office.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the county attorney has the authority to determine the compensation for assistant county attorneys within the budget set by the board, and it specifies that the annual base salary for deputy officers in certain county offices will also follow the new salary structure. This change aims to provide more equitable compensation for these county positions, allowing for salaries that reflect the full range of responsibilities and duties without the previous percentage limitations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 331.757, 331.904