The emoluments of any member of the governing body, including the mayor, trustees, and councilmen, shall not be increased or diminished during the term for which he has been elected or appointed except in the case of abolition of an office, in which case the emoluments of the office shall cease at the time of such abolishment. Any member of the governing body, including the mayor, trustees, and councilmen, who has resigned or vacated an office prior to the end of his elective or appointive term shall not be eligible to reelection or reappointment to the same during such term if during such term the emoluments have been increased.
Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1035, § 1, effective July 1.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 31-5-305 as it existed prior to 1975.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 31 - Government - Municipal
Article 4 - Organizational Structure and Officers
Part 4 - Requirements and Compensation of Officers
§ 31-4-401. Oath or Affirmation of Officers - Bonds - Waiver - Declaring Office Vacant
§ 31-4-403. Lawful Pay Only for Governing Bodies
§ 31-4-404. Not to Be Appointed to Office
§ 31-4-405. Emoluments Not to Be Increased
§ 31-4-406. Territorial Corporations - Compensation Fixed by Electors