§ 31-4-406 — Territorial corporations - compensation fixed by electors

Colorado § 31-4-406

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 31: Government
• Art.: Organizational Structure and Officers

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In
cities and towns of not more than five thousand inhabitants incorporated prior to
July 3, 1877, the mayor and members of the governing body shall not receive any
compensation for services rendered by them as such mayor or members unless the
question of paying such mayor or members for their services is first submitted to
the registered electors of such city or town and unless a majority of those voting
thereon vote in favor thereof. All ordinances, resolutions, and other acts of the
governing body of any such city or town authorizing or directing the payment of any
compensation to any such officer shall be and remain void. Nothing in this section
shall apply to any municipal judge who acts or officiates as president of any
governing body.

Legislative History

Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1036, � 1, effective July 1. L. 87: Entire section amended, p. 327, � 81, effective July 1.