Delaware § 2101 - Compensation.
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§ 2101. Compensation.
The Sheriffs of New Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties shall only receive compensation for the performance of their official duties in the form of an annual salary as fixed by their representative county governments. The New Castle County government, the Kent County Levy Court, and the Sussex County Council shall set the annual salaries for each representative sheriff. The sheriffs shall henceforth not be allowed to keep or retain as additional compensation any fees, costs, allowances and other perquisites paid to or collected by them for any service rendered by them as county officers or rendered by them in the name of their office.
23 Del. Laws, c. 60, § 7; Code 1915, § 1438; 40 Del. Laws, c. 139, § 1; Code 1935, § 1597; 44 Del. Laws, c. 98, § 1; 45 Del. Laws, c. 138, § 1; 46 Del. Laws, c. 298, § 1; 10 Del. C. 1953, § 2101; 49 Del. Laws, c. 282, § 1; 49 Del. Laws, c. 308; 50 Del. Laws, c. 480, § 1; 52 Del. Laws, c. 174, § 3; 53 Del. Laws, c. 222, § 5; 54 Del. Laws, c. 23, § 8; 54 Del. Laws, c. 215, § 9; 57 Del. Laws, c. 692, § 7; 61 Del. Laws, c. 506, § 6; 62 Del. Laws, c. 272, § 1; 63 Del. Laws, c. 96, § 1; 65 Del. Laws, c. 163, § 1; 65 Del. Laws, c. 216, § 3; 67 Del. Laws, c. 255, § 8; 68 Del. Laws, c. 234, § 3; 69 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 2101
What does Delaware Code § 2101 cover?
Section 2101 ("Compensation.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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