2.10A.010 Salary schedule.

The salaries of the assessor, auditor, clerk and treasurer shall be set at ninety-five percent (95%) of the salaries of members of the board of county commissioners. The salary of the sheriff shall be set at one hundred percent (100%) of the salary of members of the board of county commissioners. Salaries shall be adjusted as provided under Section 2.10A.035. Where there is a difference between the salary of positions on the board of county commissioners, the salaries of officials computed under this section shall be based on the highest of the salaries specified.

The prosecuting attorney’s salary shall be equal to the annual salary of a superior court judge as set forth by the state of Washington, including adjustments thereto.

In no instance shall the salary of any elected official be reduced during their term of office. Provided, the salary of any elected official set by this chapter shall continue at the most recent level set herein. Such salary shall not lapse upon the expiration of the term of office, but it is intended to continue at the most current adopted level until modified by the board of county commissioners. (Sec. 1 of Ord. 1978-08-10; amended by Sec. 2 of Res. 1981-03-125; amended by Res. 1981-09-106; amended by Sec. 1 of Ord. 1982-01-82; amended by Sec. 1 of Ord. 1982-12-43; amended by Sec. 1 of Ord. 1984-06-23; amended by Sec. 1 of Ord. 1984-06-73; amended by Sec. 1 of Ord. 1984-08-60; amended by Sec. 1 of Res. 1986-12-02; amended by Sec. 1 of Ord. 1988-12-08; amended by Sec. 1 of Ord. 1996-01-42; amended by Sec. 1 of Ord. 1996-12-17; amended by Sec. 1 of Ord. 1997-12-14; amended by Sec. 1 of Res. 2000-07-16; amended by Sec. 1 of Ord. 2005-03-10; amended by Sec. 1 of Ord. 2006-02-04)