Delaware § 9402 - Compensation.
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§ 9402. Compensation.
The clerks of the peace in the respective counties shall receive the annual salaries listed below:
(1) In New Castle County, as fixed by the New Castle County government;
(2) In Kent County the clerk of the peace of Kent County shall receive a salary in an amount to be set by ordinance of the Kent County Levy Court; and
(3) In Sussex County the clerk of the peace of Sussex County shall receive a salary in an amount to be set by ordinance of the Sussex County Council.
23 Del. Laws, c. 60, § 7; 24 Del. Laws, c. 84, § 1; 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; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 9402; 49 Del. Laws, c. 290, § 4; 49 Del. Laws, c. 306; 50 Del. Laws, c. 479, § 1; 52 Del. Laws, c. 174, § 10; 53 Del. Laws, c. 38, § 2; 53 Del. Laws, c. 222, § 3; 54 Del. Laws, c. 23, § 1; 54 Del. Laws, c. 215, § 3; 57 Del. Laws, c. 692, § 5; 58 Del. Laws, c. 17; 59 Del. Laws, c. 514, § 5; 61 Del. Laws, c. 506, § 4; 65 Del. Laws, c. 163, § 6; 65 Del. Laws, c. 216, § 1; 67 Del. Laws, c. 255, § 4; 68 Del. Laws, c. 234, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 9402
What does Delaware Code § 9402 cover?
Section 9402 ("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.
How do I cite Delaware § 9402?
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Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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