SB 92

Each county in the state is categorized for purposes of establishing the salaries of elected officers in the county. The statutory salary amounts are adjusted every 2 years for inflation and take effect for terms commencing after any change is made. The act changes the category of Cheyenne county from V-D to V-C, the category of Dolores county from V-C to V-D, the category of Lake county from IV-B to IV-A, and the category of Pitkin county from II-B to I-A. The category changes will increase Cheyenne county official salaries as follows: County commissioner salary increases from $61,236 to $67,360; County sheriff salary increases from $68,646 to $75,511; County treasurer, assessor, and clerk salary increases from $61,236 to $67,360; and Part-time county coroner salary increases from $13,841 to $15,225. The category changes will decrease Dolores county official salaries as follows: County commissioner salary decreases from $67,360 to $61,236; County sheriff salary decreases from $75,511 to $68,646; County treasurer, assessor, and clerk salary decreases from $67,360 to $61,236; and Part-time county coroner salary decreases from $15,225 to $13,841. The category changes will increase Lake county official salaries as follows: County commissioner salary increases from $83,382 to $90,330; County sheriff salary increases from $111,735 to $121,046; County treasurer, assessor, and clerk salary increases from $83,382 to $90,330; Part-time county coroner salary increases from $37,077 to $40,167; and Full-time county coroner salary increases from $83,382 to $90,330. Pitkin county is a home rule county that may set the compensation for its officers and employees. The category changes may increase Pitkin county official salaries as follows: County commissioner salary increases from $121,634 to $158,669; County sheriff salary increases from $147,135 to $201,926; County treasurer, assessor, and clerk salary increases from $121,634 to $158,669; and Full-time county coroner salary increases from $121,634 to $158,669. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)