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Agency: 099 - Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials

Last Updated: 10/08/2025

A001 - Salary Setting for Elected Officials

The Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials sets the salaries of the elected officials in the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of state government. The salary setting process begins with the adoption of a proposed salary schedule upon which the public is invited to comment. Following a series of public hearings and work sessions, a biennial salary schedule is adopted, filed with the Secretary of State, and becomes law 90 days after filing, unless overturned by voter referendum.

Account FY 2026 FY 2027 Biennium Total
FTE 1.4 1.7 1.7
001 - General Fund
State 278,000 318,000 596,000
FY 2026 FY 2027 Biennium Total
FTES 1.4 1.7 1.6
GFS 278,000 318,000 596,000
Other
Totals 278,000 318,000 596,000
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Expected Results

Elected official salaries attract quality citizens to public service and are commensurate with the responsibility of the position. The public has confidence that the salaries of their elected officials are appropriate.