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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 8 Pa.C.S.A. Boroughs and Incorporated Towns § 10A04. Salary of mayor

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) General rule.--The salary of the mayor shall be established by ordinance and shall not exceed the following:

(1) In a borough with a population of less than 5,000, a maximum of $4,190 per year.

(2) In a borough with a population of 5,000 or more but less than 10,000, a maximum of $8,385 per year.

(3) In a borough with a population of 10,000 or more but less than 15,000, a maximum of $12,575 per year.

(4) In a borough with a population in excess of 15,000, a maximum of $840 per year per 1,000 residents or fraction of 1,000, the population to be determined by the latest official census figures.

(a.1) Treatment of benefits.--Benefits provided to the mayor under section 1202(26) (relating to specific powers) shall not be considered pay, salary or compensation, but payment for all or a part of the premiums or charges for the benefits shall be in accordance with section 1202(26).

(b) Change in salary.--A change in salary, compensation or emoluments of the elected office shall become effective at the beginning of the next term of the mayor.

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