§ 10A04 — Salary of mayor

(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.

Legislative History

(Oct. 31, 2024, P.L.1120, No.131, eff. 60 days) 2024 Amendment.Act 131 amended subsec. (a).