Nebraska § 18-311 - Compensation contracts contingent upon outcome of municipal election; prohibited.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 18-311 — Compensation contracts contingent upon outcome of municipal election; prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-311. Compensation contracts contingent upon outcome of municipal election; prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for the mayor and city council of any city, or the chairperson and board of trustees of any village, to contract with, retain, or employ any person, firm, or corporation upon the basis that the amount of the fees or compensation to be paid shall be contingent or depend, in whole or in part, upon the outcome of any municipal election.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 18-311
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 18-311 cover?
Section 18-311 ("Compensation contracts contingent upon outcome of municipal election; prohibited.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. 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 Nebraska § 18-311?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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