§ 3-703. Compensation and expenses; exclusions

   (a) Compensation. -- The chairman of the county board is entitled to receive $ 14,000 annually as compensation and the other members are entitled to receive $ 12,000 each annually as compensation.

(b) Expenses. -- After submitting vouchers under the rules and regulations adopted by the county board, the chairman and the other members are entitled to receive reimbursement for travel and other expenses as provided in the Howard County budget.

(c) Contributions for State retirement and pension contributions not compensation. -- The employer's share for State retirement and pension contributions made on behalf of the chairman and other board members may not be considered compensation for the purpose of calculating compensation under subsection (a) of this section.

(d) Participation in health insurance and other benefit programs not compensation. --

   (1) The chairman and other board members may participate in health insurance and other benefit programs sponsored by the board.

   (2) A board member's participation in a benefit program sponsored by the board under this subsection may not be considered compensation for the purpose of calculating compensation under subsection (a) of this section.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 77, § 36B; 1978, ch. 22, § 2; ch. 857; 1986, ch. 253; 1996, ch. 10, § 16; ch. 71; 1998, ch. 42; 2000, ch. 100; 2004, ch. 55; 2005, ch. 362.