Senate Bill No. introduced by F. Mandeville aims to revise the compensation structure for county election administrators by amending Section 7-4-2503 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). The bill proposes that if the county election administrator is a separate position from the clerk and recorder, they may receive an additional salary of up to $2,000 per year, in addition to their base salary. Furthermore, the bill increases the additional salary for clerks and recorders who also serve as county election administrators from $2,000 to $4,000 per year. These changes are intended to better reflect the responsibilities and workload associated with the election administrator role.

The bill also outlines the composition and responsibilities of the county compensation board, which is tasked with reviewing and recommending compensation for county officials, including the county attorney. The board will consider various factors such as population, assessed valuation, and workload variations when preparing a compensation schedule for the upcoming fiscal year. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 7-4-2503
SB0142_1(1): 7-4-2503
SB0142_1(2): 7-4-2503
SB0142_1(3): 7-4-2503
SB0142_1(4): 7-4-2503
SB0142_1(5): 7-4-2503
SB0142_1(6): 7-4-2503
SB0142_1: 7-4-2503