Section 9. Compensation and allowances

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Compensation and allowances

The officers whose offices are established by this Article shall at stated periods receive the compensation and allowances prescribed by law, which shall not be diminished during the time for which they have been chosen.

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Election Date: November 3, 1970

Votes For Ratification: 393759

Votes Against Ratification: 251132

Percent for Ratification: 61%

Percent Against Ratification: 39%

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Amendment Source: 1969 Chap 1258

Effective Date Source: 1969 Chapter 1258

Compensation of executive officers

The officers mentioned in this Article shall, at stated periods, receive for their services a compensation to be established by the General Assembly, which shall not be diminished during the time for which they shall have been elected.

Summary: Allows the General Assembly to establish compensation for officers, but removes the prohibition on increasing or decreasing it during their term.

Election Date: November 6, 1962

Votes For Ratification: 296,440

Votes Against Ratification: 252,393

Percent for Ratification: 54%

Percent Against Ratification: 46%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1961 Chap 840

Effective Date Source: 1961 Chap. 840

Compensation of executive officers

The officers mentioned in this Article shall, at Stated periods, receive for their services a compensation to be established by law, which shall neither be increased nor diminished during the time for which they shall have been elected, and the said officers shall receive no other emolument or allowance whatever.

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