This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to update the salary schedules for elected county officials, specifically county commissioners, effective after June 30, 2026. The bill removes the previous effective date of July 1, 2022, and introduces new salary figures for each class of county commissioner, with Class I commissioners set to earn $53,731, and salaries decreasing down to $28,785 for Class X commissioners. The bill also establishes that any county official wishing to receive the increased salary must file a written request with the county commission clerk prior to the effective date of the increase.

Additionally, the bill outlines the conditions under which these salary increases can be implemented, including the requirement for the county Auditor to certify the fiscal condition of the county. If the Auditor does not certify that sufficient funds are available, the salaries will remain at their current levels. The bill emphasizes that all elected officials must devote full time to their public duties, with certain exceptions based on the classification of the county. Overall, the purpose of this legislation is to create a new salary schedule for county officials, reflecting updated compensation rates.

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Introduced Version: 7-7-4