Massachusetts § 19F - Additional compensation for serving as clerk of city council
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 19F — Additional compensation for serving as clerk of city council, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19F. Additional compensation for serving as clerk of city council
Section 19F. In any city which accepts this section, the city clerk shall, if in said city, he is required by statute or ordinance to serve as clerk of the city council, and notwithstanding any provision of section thirty-three A of chapter forty-four or any other general or special law to the contrary, be paid for such services, a salary of a minimum amount of one thousand dollars but not more than four thousand dollars, which shall be in addition to any other compensation to which he may be entitled as clerk of such city.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 19F
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 19F cover?
Section 19F ("Additional compensation for serving as clerk of city council") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts § 19F?
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