Washington Constitution Article XXVIII - Compensation of State Officers
Here is a summary of Article XXVIII - Compensation of State Officers from the Washington Constitution:
Article XXVIII - Compensation of State Officers
This article governs how the compensation (salaries, wages, or other remuneration) of state officers in Washington is determined.
Key points generally included in such an article are:
Legislative Authority: The state legislature has the authority to fix the compensation of state officers.
Limits on Compensation: Once fixed, the compensation cannot be increased or decreased during the term for which the officer was elected or appointed.
Ensures Independence: This provision is intended to prevent the legislature from using pay changes to influence state officers during their terms.
Exceptions: Compensation may be changed for future terms or officeholders, but not retroactively for current officeholders.
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