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tution is not located shall receive in addition to the fees now provided by law three dollars per diem for each day in actual attendance on the court in criminal cases and fifteen cents per mile for every mile actually traveled in taking prisoners to the county jail.

[Salaries, how paid.] The salary of the constables as above provided to be paid at the same time and in the same manner as county officers are paid.

16. Each supervisor, one hundred and twenty-five dollars per month, and ten cents per mile for traveling to and from the county seat; provided, mileage shall not be allowed oftener than once in each month.

17. The offices of recorder and auditor shall be separate and shall not be consolidated by the board of supervisors.

18. For attending as a juror in the superior court, for each day's attendance, per day, three dollars. For each mile actually traveled in attending court as a juror, in going only, per mile, twenty-five cents.

19. [Salary of detective.] In counties of this class there shall be a county detective to be appointed by the district attorney, who shall receive a salary of one hundred and twenty-five dollars per month, to be paid at the same time and manner as other county officers are paid. He shall perform such duties as may be required of him by the district attorney or by ordinances of the board of supervisors.

20. [Salary and duties of county analyst.] In counties of this class there may be a county analyst, to be appointed by the board of supervisors, who shall receive a salary of not less than fifty dollars per month, to be paid at the same time and in the same manner as other county officers are paid. He shall furnish his own laboratory. He shall perform such services as may be required by the district attorney, coroner, or by ordinances of the board of supervisors. He shall have been a resident of the county for at least two years, and shall be a graduate of a recognized university or technical school and shall have had at least three years' experience in forensic and analytical chemistry.

History: Former section repealed and present enacted March 18, 1907,
Stats. and Amdts. 1907, pp. 439-444. In effect immediately.
Counties of fifth class embrace Sacramento only.

See ante § 4006.

ARTICLE VI.

COUNTIES OF THE SIXTH CLASS.

§ 4235. Salaries and fees of officers of.

§ 4235. SALARIES AND FEES OF OFFICERS OF. In counties of the sixth class the county officers shall receive, as compensation for the services required of them by law or by virtue of their office, the following salaries, to wit:

1. The county clerk, five thousand nine hundred dollars per annum; provided, that he shall appoint

[Deputies and salaries.] One chief deputy, at a salary of twelve hundred dollars per annum, two courtroom deputies, at a salary of nine hundred dollars per annum each, and one deputy at a salary of nine hundred dollars per

annum.

[Salaries, paid how.] The salaries of said four deputies shall be paid by said county clerk out of said five thousand nine hundred dollars compensation above named.

2. The sheriff, sixty-two hundred dollars per annum; provided, that he shall appoint

[Under sheriff and deputies-Salaries.] One under sheriff, at a salary of fifteen hundred dollars per annum, and three deputy sheriffs, at a salary of nine hundred dollars per annum each.

[Salaries, paid how.] The salary of said under sheriff and deputies shall be paid by said sheriff out of said sixty-two hundred dollars compensation above named.

[Additional compensation of sheriff.] The sheriff shall also receive, as compensation for traveling, to be computed in all cases from the courthouse, to serve any summons and complaint, or any other process by which an action or proceeding is commenced, notice, rule, order, subpœna, attachment on property, to levy an execution, post notice of sale, to sell property under execution or other order of sale, to execute an order for the delivery of personal property, writ of possession or restitution, to hold inquest or trial. of right of property, in executing writ of habeas corpus, or collecting taxes. twenty cents for each mile, one way only, to be computed over the nearest and most practicable route, between the courthouse and the place of service; provided, that if any two or more papers be required to be served in the same suit, at the same time, and in the same direction, one mileage only shall be charged to the most distant points to complete such service, which distance shall, in all cases, be estimated by the nearest practical route.

3. The recorder, five thousand six hundred dollars per annum; provided, that the recorder shall appoint

[Copyists and salaries.] Four copyists at a salary of nine hundred dollars per annum, each; which salary of said four copyists shall be paid by said recorder out of said sum of five thousand six hundred dollars compensation above named; and provided, further, that said copyists being eligible, may be appointed deputies of said recorder without further compensation.

4. The auditor, two thousand four hundred dollars per annum; provided, that the expenses incurred in making extensions of assessments and taxrolls shall be paid out of said sum of two thousand four hundred dollars compensation above mentioned.

5. The treasurer, two thousand dollars per annum, and such fees as are now or may hereafter be allowed by law.

6. The tax-collector, three thousand dollars per annum, and such fees as are now or may be hereafter allowed him by law for the collection of all county licenses; provided, that the tax-collector shall appoint as many deputies as may be necessary, all of which deputies' salaries shall be paid out of the compensation above named.

7. The assessor, four thousand two hundred dollars per annum; provided that the assessor shall appoint one chief deputy, at a salary of twelve hundred dollars per annum, and as many deputy assessors as may be necessary. all of which deputies' salaries shall be paid by the said assessor out of said four thousand two hundred dollars compensation above mentioned.

8. The district attorney, two thousand four hundred dollars per annum, and one assistant district attorney, at a salary of fifteen hundred dollars per annum, to be paid at the same time and in the same manner as county officers are paid.

9. The coroner, such fees as are now or may be hereafter allowed by law. 10. The public administrator, such fees as are now or may be hereafter allowed by law.

11. The superintendent of schools, two thousand dollars per annum, and actual traveling expenses when visiting the schools of his county; provided, said superintendent of schools may appoint a deputy at a salary of nine hundred dollars per annum, payable at same time and in same manner as salaries of other county officers are paid.

12. The surveyor shall receive one thousand eight hundred dollars per annum for all work performed for the county, and in addition thereto all necessary and actual traveling expenses incurred in connection with field work, and all fees allowed by law; provided, that out of the compensation hereinabove provided he shall pay the cost of plotting, tracing or otherwise preparing maps, plats or block-books for use of the county assessor; provided further, that all property ownership books, data, and transcript records required for making such maps. plats, or block-books shall be procured at the expense of the county in such manner and by such persons as the board of supervisors may direct and furnished to the surveyor; and provided further, that the fees for land surveys, except when done for the county, shall be ten dollars per day, or fraction thereof, and in addition thereto all necessary and actual traveling expenses. He shall appoint a deputy at a salary of nine hundred dollars per annum, payable at the same time and in the same manner as county officers are paid.

13. Justices of the peace, the following monthly salaries, to be paid each month as the salaries of county officers are paid, which shall be in full for all services rendered by them in criminal cases.

In townships having a population of sixteen thousand or more, one hundred and twenty-five dollars per month;

In townships having a population of over nine thousand and less than sixteen thousand, sixty dollars per month;

In townships having a population of five thousand and less than nine. thousand, forty dollars per month;

In townships having a population of two thousand and less than five thousand, fifteen dollars per month;

In townships having a population of fifteen hundred and less than two thousand, ten dollars per month;

In townships having a population of less than fifteen hundred, five dollars per month.

[Fees additional allowed.] In addition to the monthly salaries herein allowed, each justice of the peace may receive and retain for his own use such fees as are now or may hereafter be allowed by law for all services rendered by him in civil actions.

[Monthly reports.] Each justice of the peace must pay into the county treasury once a month all fines collected by him;

[Determination of population.] And provided further, that for the purposes of this subdivision the population of the several townships shall be ascertained by multiplying by five the number of registered voters as shown upon the great register of the county for the general election of nineteen hundred. and six.

14. [Salaries and fees of constables.] In townships having a population of sixteen thousand or over constables shall receive as compensation, in lieu of all fees in criminal cases, the sum of one hundred dollars per month;

In townships having a population of nine thousand and less than sixteen thousand, the sum of sixty dollars per month;

In townships having a population of five thousand and less than nine. thousand, the sum of forty dollars per month;

In townships having a population of two thousand and less than five thousand, fifteen dollars per month;

In townships having a population of fifteen hundred, and less than two thousand, ten dollars per month;

In townships having a population of less than fifteen hundred, five dollars per month;

[Additional fees allowed.] Provided, that in addition to the fees and salaries herein allowed, each constable shall receive for traveling expenses outside of his own township, for the service of a warrant of arrest or other process in a criminal case, the sum of five cents per mile for each mile actually and necessarily traveled; and provided further, that such salaries for services. in criminal cases shall be paid at the same time and in the same manner as the salaries of county officers; and provided further, that in addition to the salaries provided for herein, constables in all townships shall receive for their own use the fees which are now or may hereafter be allowed by law in civil cases;

[Determination of population.] And provided further, that for the purpose of this subdivision the calculation of the population of the several townships shall be ascertained by multiplying by five the number of registered voters as shown upon the great register of the county for the general election. of nineteen hundred and six.

15. [Salaries of supervisors.] Each member of the board of supervisors, for all services required of them by law, or by virtue of their office, except as road commissioners, shall be allowed six dollars per day. and thirty cents per mile in traveling from their place of residence to the courthouse; provided, that only one mileage must be allowed at each term; and provided further, that no supervisor must be allowed more than one day's pay for any one day, by reason of his being on the committees appointed by the board of supervisors, or for any other cause; provided, that in no case shall the per diem of the supervisors, as supervisors, exceed eight hundred dollars each. in one year. Each supervisor shall receive for his services as road commissioner, thirty cents per mile, one way, for all distances actually traveled by him in the performance of his duties; provided, that he shall not in any one year, receive more than four hundred dollars as such road commissioner.

History: Former section repealed and present enacted March 18, 1907,
Stats. and Amdts. 1907, pp. 444-447. In effect immediately.
Counties of sixth class embrace Sonoma county only. See ante § 4006.

ARTICLE VII.

COUNTIES OF THE SEVENTH CLASS.

§ 4236. Salaries and fees of officers of.

§ 4236. SALARIES AND FEES OF OFFICERS OF. In counties of the seventh class the county officers shall receive as compensation for the services required of them by law or by virtue of their offices, the following salaries, to wit:

1. The county clerk, twenty-four hundred dollars per annum. He shall have two deputies at a salary of fifteen hundred dollars per annum each; and two deputies at a salary of twelve hundred dollars per annum each; and two deputies at a salary of nine hundred dollars per annum each.

2. The sheriff, six thousand dollars per annum and all fees for services of processes issued without his county. He shall have an under sheriff, whose annual salary shall be fifteen hundred dollars, and seven deputies, whose annual salary shall be twelve hundred dollars each per annum.

3. The recorder, twenty-one hundred dollars per annum. He shall have one deputy, whose annual salary shall be fifteen hundred dollars; and two deputies, whose annual salary shall be twelve hundred dollars each per annum; and one deputy, whose annual salary shall be nine hundred dollars per annum. He shall have such copyists as are necessary to perform the duties of the office at a compensation of six cents per folio.

4. The auditor, twenty-one hundred dollars per annum; and one deputy at an annual salary of fifteen hundred dollars; and one deputy at an annual salary of twelve hundred dollars.

5. The treasurer, twenty-five hundred dollars per annum. He shall have a deputy at a salary of fifteen hundred dollars per annum.

6. The tax-collector, two thousand dollars per annum. He shall have one deputy who shall receive fifteen hundred dollars per annum; and three deputies at an annual salary of twelve hundred dollars each per annum. He shall be allowed such fees in addition to his salary as are now allowed by law for the collection of license taxes.

7. The assessor shall receive four thousand dollars per annum for all services rendered as assessor.

[Deputies and assistants-Salaries.] He shall have one deputy at an annual salary of fifteen hundred dollars; and he shall have not exceeding twenty deputies for three months in each year, whose per diem shall be four dollars each when actually employed, and six deputies for four months at a per diem of four dollars when actually employed. He shall have four copyists for a period of four months each at fifty dollars per month each during such time.

[Monthly payments into treasury.] All sums collected by the assessor or his deputies, either as personal property taxes, or the fees allowed by law for the making of the military-roll, shall be paid into the county treasury monthly as collected, with a statement of account of such collections.

8. The district attorney, three thousand dollars per annum. He shall have one deputy at a salary of eighteen hundred dollars per annum; and one

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