Colorado 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; andPart-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; andPart-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; andFull-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; andFull-time county coroner salary increases from $121,634 to $158,669.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)