[Building inspectors - Terms - Duties Salary.] Salary.] And provided further, that in counties of this class the assessor shall appoint eight competent persons to be known as building inspectors, two of such building inspectors shall serve for twelve months and six of whom shall serve for six months in any one year, which office is hereby created, and whose duty it shall be, under the supervision and direction of the assessor, to examine all buildings in course of construction, ascertain the cost of materials used therein and the amount expended for labor thereon, up to twelve o'clock noon on the first Monday in March of each year; also to ascertain the amount of all new telephone and telegraph construction; also all new street railway construction and all new railroad construction, up to twelve o'clock noon on the first Monday in March of each year. All of said information shall be reported to the assessor. Such building inspectors shall be paid a salary of one hundred and twenty-five dollars each per month, payable at the same time and in the same manner as other county officers are paid.

[Commission on taxes collected.] It is hereby further provided, that in counties of this class the assessor shall receive commissions for his collections of taxes on personal property, and such assessor shall receive compensation or commission for the collection of poll-taxes or road poll-taxes, but the said assessor shall not receive compensation for making out the military roll of persons returned by him as subject to military duty as provided by section nineteen hundred and one of the Political Code;

[Maps, plats, block-books, etc., to be prepared by-Compensation.] Provided, however, that should the assessor be directed by any law, or by any order of the board of supervisors, or by any municipality within said counties of the third class, to prepare maps, plats or block-books for the use of the county, or assessment-rolls for the use of any municipality, then said assessor shall make such maps, plats or block-books, or assessment-rolls, but shall only receive the actual cost by him incurred in making or preparing such maps, plats or block-books or assessment-rolls;

[Sworn statement as to cost of maps, etc.] And provided further, that he shall file with the county auditor a sworn statement showing the persons to whom, and the amounts paid to each, for such maps, plats or block-books, or assessment-rolls, and he shall account forthwith and pay over to the county any difference between such cost and the amount allowed him for such work.

9. The district attorney, four thousand dollars per annum; provided, that in counties of this class there shall be and there hereby is allowed to the district attorney the following

[Assistant, deputies and employees-Salaries.] Assistant, deputies and employees, who shall be appointed by the district attorney of said county, and who shall be paid salaries as follows: One assistant district attorney at a salary of three thousand dollars per annum; one chief deputy district attorney at a salary of two thousand dollars per annum; four deputy district attorneys at a salary of eighteen hundred dollars each per annum; one clerk at a salary of twelve hundred dollars per annum; two stenographers at a salary of nine hundred dollars each per annum; one detective at a salary

of fifteen hundred dollars per annum, who shall assist the district attorney in the detection of crime and prosecution of criminal cases;

[Special counsel.] Provided further, that nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent the board of supervisors of said counties of this class from employing special counsel when, in the judgment of said board, the interest of said county requires it.

[Salaries paid monthly.] The salaries of the assistant, deputies, clerk, stenographers, detective and special counsel in this subdivision provided for shall be paid by the county in monthly instalments, at the same time and in the same manner and out of the same fund as the salary of the district attorney. 10. The coroner, such fees as are now or may hereafter be allowed by law; provided, that the coroner shall be paid by such counties in the same manner and out of the same fund as such fees are now paid, the sum of two dollars for each certificate of the cause of death made by him.

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

12. The superintendent of schools, four thousand dollars per annum; provided, that in counties of this class, there shall be and hereby is allowed to the superintendent of schools,

[Assistant and deputies-Salaries.] One assistant superintendent of schools, one chief deputy superintendent of schools, and one deputy superintendent of schools, all of whom shall be appointed by the superintendent of schools. of said county and whose salaries shall be as follows: The salary of the assistant superintendent of schools shall be one hundred and fifty dollars per month; the salary of the chief deputy superintendent of schools shall be one hundred and twenty-five dollars per month, and that of the deputy superintendent of schools shall be one hundred and twenty-five dollars per

month.

[Salaries paid, how and when.] The salaries shall be paid out of the same fund and in the same manner as the salary of the superintendent of schools is paid.

13. The surveyor shall receive ten dollars per day for all work performed for the county, and in addition thereto all necessary expenses and transportation for work performed in the field;

[Compensation for plat, tracings, etc.] Provided, that whenever the surveyor is directed or charged to make, plat, trace or otherwise prepare maps. plats, or block-books for the use of the county, city and county, or any municipality within such county, then such county surveyor shall only be allowed, in addition to the actual cost and expense of making, platting, tracing, or otherwise preparing such maps, plats or block-books, a compensation to be determined by the board of supervisors, not exceeding the sum of ten dollars per day while he is actually so employed;

[Sworn statement as to cost, etc.] And provided further, that such county surveyor shall file with the county auditor a sworn statement showing in detail the amounts so paid, and the persons to whom such amounts have been so paid for such expenses as aforesaid.

14. Justices of the peace shall receive the following monthly salaries to be paid each month and in the manner and out of the same fund as other county

officers are paid, which shall be in full for all services rendered by them in criminal cases: In townships having a population of more than nineteen thousand, two hundred and twenty-five dollars; and each justice of the peace in townships having a population of more than nineteen thousand shall be provided by the board of supervisors with a suitable office in which to hold his court, at an expense of not to exceed twenty-five dollars per month, the location of which is to be selected by the justice of the peace; in townships having a population of fifteen thousand and less than nineteen thousand. one hundred and fifteen dollars; in townships having a population of one thousand and less than fifteen thousand, seventy-five dollars.

In addition to the compensation received in criminal cases 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 performed by him in civil actions; provided, that in townships containing a population of more than nineteen thousand there shall be but one justice in and for such townships. Each justice of the peace must keep a book open for the inspection of the public, during office hours, in which must be entered at once and in detail the amount of all fines collected by him in criminal cases, and on the first Monday of each and every month he must pay such fines so collected into the county treasury or city treasury as provided by law.

15. Constables shall receive the following monthly salaries, to be paid each month, and in the same manner and out of the same fund as other county officers are paid, which shall be in full for all services rendered by them in criminal cases: In townships having a population of more than twenty-five thousand, one hundred and fifty dollars; in townships having a population of more than nineteen thousand and not more than twenty-five thousand, ninety dollars; in townships having a population of fifteen thousand and less than nineteen thousand, ninety dollars; in townships having a population of one thousand and not more than fifteen thousand, eighty-five dollars; [But one constable, when.] Provided, that in townships having a population of fifteen thousand and less than nineteen thousand there shall be but one constable. In addition to the compensation received in criminal cases each constable may receive and retain for his own use such fees as are now or may hereafter be allowed by law for all services performed by him in civil cases;

[Expenses allowed.] Provided, that in counties of this class constables shall be and they are hereby allowed such expenses as are actually and necessarily incurred by them in conveying prisoners to and from the county jail; such expenses to be itemized and presented as a claim against the county and to be audited and allowed by the board of supervisors and paid out of the county treasury in the manner as are other claims.

16. Each supervisor, two hundred and twenty-five dollars per month; provided, however, that no mileage of whatever kind or nature shall be charged against the county.

History: Enacted March 18, 1907, Stats. and Amdts. 1907, pp. 425-432.
In effect immediately.

Counties of third class embrace Alameda only. See ante § 4006.

ARTICLE IV.

COUNTIES OF THE FOURTH CLASS.

§ 4233. Salaries and fees of officers of.

§ 4233. SALARIES AND FEES OF OFFICERS OF. In counties of the fourth 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[,] thirty-six hundred dollars per annum; provided, that in counties of this class there shall be and there hereby is allowed to the county clerk

[Deputies-Salaries.] Two deputy county clerks who shall receive a salary of fifteen hundred dollars per annum each, also four deputy clerks who shall receive a salary of twelve hundred dollars per annum each, also one deputy county clerk who shall receive a salary of nine hundred dollars per annum ; the deputies herein provided for shall be appointed by the clerk of said county, and their

[Salaries paid monthly.] Salaries shall be paid by said county in equal monthly instalments at the same time and in the same manner and out of the same funds as is the salary of the county clerk;

[Great-register clerks-Salaries.] Provided further, that in such years as the compilation of a great register of voters is required by law to be made the said clerk may appoint two deputies who shall serve for a term of four months and shall each receive a salary not to exceed seventy-five dollars per month, to be paid as are other deputies herein provided for;

[Actual and necessary expense.] Provided, that the said county clerk may be allowed the actual and necessary expenses incurred by him in the performance of his official duties, and shall pay into the county treasury all fees received by him in his official capacity from whatever source they may be derived.

2. The sheriff[,] four thousand dollars per annum; provided, that there shall be and hereby is allowed to the sheriff

[Under sheriff and deputies-Salary.] One under sheriff whose salary is hereby fixed at the sum of eighteen hundred dollars per annum, also six deputies who shall receive a salary of twelve hundred dollars per annum each, also one deputy who shall act as matron of the county jail who shall receive a salary of nine hundred dollars per annum. The under sheriff and deputies herein provided for shall be appointed by the sheriff and paid at the same time and in the same manner and out of the same funds as is the salary of the sheriff;

[Actual and necessary expenses.] Provided, that said sheriff shall be allowed the actual necessary expenses incurred in the performance of his official duties.

He shall pay into the county treasury all fees and mileage collected by him for the service of papers or process issued by any court of this state.

3. The county recorder, thirty-six hundred dollars per annum, and said recorder may appoint

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[Deputies-Salaries.] One deputy recorder who shall receive a salary of fifteen hundred dollars per annum, one deputy recorder who shall receive a salary of twelve hundred dollars per annum, also six deputy recorders who shall receive a salary of eight hundred dollars per annum each.

[Salaries, when and how paid.] The deputies herein provided for shall be paid at the same time and in the same manner and out of the same funds as the county recorder;

[Actual and necessary expenses.] Provided, that such recorder may be allowed the actual necessary expenses incurred by him in the performance of his official duties, and shall pay into the county treasury all fees received by him in his official capacity from whatever source they may be derived. 4. The county auditor, thirty-six hundred dollars per annum, and said auditor may appoint

[Deputy and salary.] One deputy auditor who shall receive a salary of fifteen hundred dollars per annum;

[Tax deputies.] Provided, that for the purpose of performing the work imposed upon him by law, in connection with the annual assessment and collection of property taxes, said auditor may be allowed five additional deputies for a period of one month who shall each receive a salary of one hundred dollars.

[Salaries, how paid.] The deputies herein provided for shall be paid at the same time and in the same manner as is the county auditor;

[Fees to be paid to treasurer.] Provided, that such auditor shall pay into the county treasury all fees received by him in his official capacity.

5. The county treasurer, thirty-six hundred dollars per annum, and said treasurer may appoint

[Deputy and salary.] One deputy treasurer who shall receive a salary of twelve hundred dollars per annum.

[Fees to be paid into county treasury.] All fees and commissions collected by him in his official capacity shall be paid into the county treasury;

[Inheritance taxes.] Provided, that the county treasurer shall be entitled to retain for his own use the fees which are now or which may hereafter be allowed by the state law for the collection and payment to the state treasurer of inheritance taxes, except that he shall not be entitled to retain more than the sum of one hundred dollars out of the inheritance taxes paid on account of any one estate. Whenever the fees received on account of any one estate paying inheritance taxes shall exceed the sum of one hundred dollars such excess shall be by the county treasurer paid into the county treasury as in the case of fees received by him from other sources.

[Salary of deputy, payment.] The deputy herein provided for shall be paid at the same time and in the same manner and out of the funds as is the county treasurer.

6. The tax-collector, thirty-six hundred dollars per annum, and said taxcollector may appoint

[Deputies and salaries.] One deputy tax-collector who shall receive a salary of eighteen hundred dollars per annum, one additional deputy taxcollector who shall receive a salary of fifteen hundred dollars per annum, also seven additional deputy tax-collectors to serve as such only from the