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Montana Title 7. Local Government § 7-3-4255. Compensation of mayor, council members, and employees

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) The total compensation of council members is as follows:

(a) In cities of the third class having a population of less than 3,000, the annual salary of the mayor may not exceed $600 and the annual salary of each council member may not exceed $500. In cities of the third class having a population of 3,000 or more, the annual salary of the mayor may not exceed $1,000 and the annual salary of each council member may not exceed $900.

(b) In cities of the second class, the annual salary of the mayor may not exceed $1,650 and the annual salary of each council member may not exceed $1,500.

(c) In cities of the first class having a population of less than 30,000, the annual salary of the mayor may not exceed $4,500 and the annual salary of each council member may not exceed $3,800. In cities of the first class having a population of 30,000 and over, the annual salary of the mayor may not exceed $4,800 and the annual salary of each council member may not exceed $4,000.

(2) Any increase in salary occasioned by the advance in class or increase in population of any city commences with the month following the publication of the census showing the advance in class or increase in population.

(3) Every other officer or assistant must receive the salary or compensation that the council shall by ordinance from time to time provide, payable in equal monthly installments.

(4) The salary or compensation of all other employees of the city must be fixed by the council and is payable monthly or at shorter periods that the council may determine.

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