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hereinabove provided he shall pay the cost of platting, tracing or otherwise preparing maps, plats or block-books for the 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 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. And it shall be the duty of the county surveyor to prepare and furnish all necessary plans and specifications for all bridges and bridge work, in addition to his other duties, without extra compensation. 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. Fees. The 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 thirteen thousand or more, one hundred and fifty dollars per month;

In townships having a population of over eight thousand and less than thirteen thousand, ninety dollars per month;

In townships having a population of four thousand and less than eight thousand, sixty dollars per month;

In townships having a population of twenty-five hundred and less than four thousand, thirty-five dollars per month;

In townships having a population of fifteen hundred and less than four thousand, thirty-five dollars per month;

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

In townships having a population of nine hundred and less than fifteen hundred, twenty dollars per month;

In townships having a population of less than nine hundred, fifteen dollars per month. 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. Each justice of the peace must pay into the county treasury once a month all fines collected by him; and provided, further, that for the purposes of this subdivision the population of the several townships shall be ascertained from the United States census reports of 1910.

14. Constables. In townships having a population of thirteen thou sand or more, 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 eight thousand and less than thirteen thousand, the sum of sixty dollars a month; in townships having a population of four thousand and less than eight thousand, the sum of forty dollars a month; in townships having a population of fifteen hundred and less than four thousand, fifteen dollars per month; in townships having a population of one thousand and less than fifteen hundred, ten dollars per month; in townships having a population of less than one

thousand, five dollars per month; provided, that in addition to the fees and salaries herein allowed, each constable shall receive for traveling expenses outside of his own township, but within his own county, for the service of a civil or criminal process, the sum of fifteen cents per mile for each mile actually and necessarily traveled, one way only, no constructive mileage to be allowed; 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 are paid; 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; and provided, further, that for the purpose of this subdivision, the population of the several townships shall be ascertained from the United States census reports of 1910.

15. 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 ten hundred dollars per annum as a salary, and fifteen cents per mile in traveling to and from his place of residence to the courthouse; provided, that only one mileage must be allowed at each term; and provided, further, that said salary and mileage shall be in lieu of all fees otherwise provided by law for supervisors. Each supervisor shall receive for 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 six hundred dollars as such road commissioner; provided, that no member of the board of supervisors or other county officer, shall, except for his own services or expenses, present or verify by his oath attached thereto, any claim, account, or demand for allowance against the county.

16. Monthly payments.

All salaries herein not otherwise provided for shall be paid out of the treasury of said county in equal monthly payments on the last day of each month.

17. Jurors. The fees for jurors in counties of this class shall be as follows: For attending as a grand juror or juror in the superior court, for each day's attendance, while serving as such juror, per day, three dollars; for each day's attendance when not selected to serve, two dollars. For attending justice's court, for each juror sworn to try the cause, per day, in civil cases only, one dollar and fifty cents. A juror excused at his own request shall not be entitled to a per diem fee. For each mile actually and necessarily traveled in attending court as a juror, except in criminal cases in justice's court, for which no allowance shall be made, in going, only, per mile, fifteen cents.

Sec. 2. In effect when. This act shall go into effect ninety days after the final adjournment of the session of the legislature at which it is passed, except that the provision raising the salary of the district attor ney shall not go into effect during present term of the incumbent; provided further, however, that the adoption recently of a constitutional amendment prohibiting the collection of poll-taxes has deprived the assessor of funds necessary to secure deputies with which to carry on the work of his office, and that such work must be done before ninety days from the final adjournment of this session of the legislature. It is

therefore declared that the provisions of the above act providing for the appointment of deputies whose total compensation in one year shall not exceed four thousand dollars is an urgent measure and necessary to provide the usual expenses of the county government and necessary for the immediate preservation of public safety and interest, and this act so far as it relates to the above-mentioned deputies shall go into effect immediately upon its passage. [Amendment approved 1915; Stats. 1915,

p. 644.]

Legislation § 4239. 1. Enacted by Stats. 1907, p. 454; based on former County Gov. Act 1897, p. 516, § 167, as amended by Stats. 1905, p. 424. 2. Amended by Stats. 1909, p. 564. 3. By Stats. 1911, p. 150. 4. By Stats. 1911, p. 1208. 5. By Stats. 1915, p. 644. Original § 4239 enacted March 12, 1872; repealed by Stats. 1907, p. 354; embraced in present § 4135, ante.

ARTICLE XI.

Counties of the Eleventh Class. [Kern.]

§ 4240. Salaries of officers.

§ 4240. Counties of eleventh class, salaries of officers. In counties of the eleventh class the 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. County clerk. The county clerk, thirty-six hundred dollars per annum, and twelve and one-half cents for each elector registered. In counties of this class the county clerk may appoint seven deputy county clerks, which offices of deputy county clerks are hereby created; two at a salary of eighteen hundred dollars per annum, three at a salary of fifteen hundred dollars per annum, and two at a salary of twelve hundred dollars per annum, to hold office at the pleasure of the county clerk. The salaries and compensation of all said deputy county clerks herein provided for, each of whom shall be a deputy county clerk, shall be paid by said county in monthly installments at the same time and in the same manner and out of the same funds as the salary of the county clerk is paid.

2. Sheriff. The sheriff, forty-eight hundred dollars per annum. The sheriff shall also receive for his own use the fees for mileage, which are now or which may hereafter be allowed by law, and the fees and commission for the service of all papers whatsoever issued by any court of this state, outside of this county, and shall also receive the necessary expenses in all criminal cases, provided that no constructive mileage shall be allowed. In counties of this class the sheriff may appoint ten deputy sheriffs, which offices of deputy sheriffs are hereby created; one at a salary of eighteen hundred dollars per annum, three at a salary of fifteen hundred dollars per annum, one who shall be a woman at a salary of twelve hundred dollars per annum, and five at a salary of twelve hundred dollars per annum; said deputy sheriffs to hold office at the pleasure of the sheriff. The salaries of the said deputy sheriffs herein provided for, each of whom shall be a deputy sheriff, shall be paid by said county in monthly installments at the same time and in the same manner and out of the same fund as the salary of the sheriff is paid. He shall

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make no charge for the boarding of prisoners over and above the actual cost of materials.

3. Recorder. The recorder, four thousand dollars per annum, and said recorder may appoint one deputy recorder who shall receive a salary of fifteen hundred dollars per annum. Said recorder may also appoint four copyists at a salary of nine hundred dollars each per annum; provided, that said copyists being eligible, may be appointed deputy recorders without further compensation. The county recorder may also employ such additional copyists, not to exceed two, as may be required to copy instruments filed for record within a reasonable time after the same are filed for record, and which the other copyists herein provided, are unable to copy within such time. The copying done by such additional copyists shall be paid for out of the general fund of said county at the rate of five cents per folio for the work actually and necessarily done in recording such instruments, and proper claims therefor shall be presented to and allowed by the board of supervisors. The salaries and compensation of the deputies and copyists herein provided for shall be paid by the county in monthly installments at the same time and in the same manner and out of the same fund as the salary of the county recorder is paid; 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. Auditor. The auditor, four thousand dollars per annum and said auditor may appoint two deputy auditors, which offices of deputy auditors are hereby created; one at a salary of eighteen hundred dollars per annum and one at a salary of fifteen hundred dollars per annum; provided, further, that the auditor may appoint three additional assistants, each to serve for three months in each year and each to receive as compensation three dollars per day for each day actually employed. The deputies and assistants herein provided for shall be paid at the same time and in the same manner and out of the same fund as the auditor is paid; provided, that such auditor shall pay into the county treasury all fees received by him in his official capacity.

5. Treasurer. The treasurer, four thousand dollars per annum. In counties of this class the treasurer may appoint a deputy county treas- . urer, which office of deputy treasurer is hereby created at a salary of eighteen hundred dollars per annum, to hold office at the pleasure of the said treasurer. The salary and compensation of such deputy treasurer shall be paid by such county in monthly installments, at the same time and in the same manner and out of the same fund as the salary of the treasurer is paid; provided, that all fees and commissions collected by him in his official capacity shall be paid into the county treasury.

6. Tax and license collector. The tax and license collector, four thousand dollars per annum. In counties of this class the tax and license collector may appoint two deputy tax and license collectors, which offices of deputy tax and license collectors are hereby created, one at a salary of fifteen hundred dollars per annum, and one at a salary of twelve hundred dollars per annum; provided, further, that the tax and license collector may appoint six clerks, each to serve for a period of seven months each year, and each to receive as compensation three dollars per

day for each day actually employed. The deputies and clerks herein provided for shall be paid at the same time and in the same manner and out of the same fund as the tax and license collector is paid. Said salary shall be in full for all services rendered, and all fees and commissions received by the tax and license collector or any of his clerks or deputies shall be paid into the county treasury.

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7. Assessor. The assessor, five thousand dollars per annum. ties of this class there shall be and there is hereby allowed to the assessor the following deputies and employees, who shall be appointed by the assessor and who shall be paid salaries as follows: One deputy assessor, who shall receive a salary of eighteen hundred dollars per annum; one deputy assessor who shall receive a salary of fifteen hundred dollars per annum; four deputies for a period not to exceed four months each year, whose per diem shall be seven dollars each when actually employed; four deputies for a period not to exceed four months each year, whose per diem shall be six dollars when actually employed; four deputies for a period not to exceed four months each year, whose per diem shall be five dollars when actually employed; six deputies for a period not to exceed four months each year whose per diem when actually employed shall be four dollars; two copyists for a period not to exceed five months each year, whose per diem shall be two and one-half dollars when actually employed and one stenographer for a period not exceeding four months in each year, at a salary of eighty dollars per month; provided, that the above salaries and compensations shall be in full for all services rendered by him as such assessor and that no commission for the collection of state taxes or infirmary poll-taxes or road taxes or personal property taxes shall be retained by him, nor shall the assessor receive any compensation for making out the military-roll of persons returned to him as subject to miitary duty as provided by section 1901 of the Political Code of the state of California, but that all fees and commissions shall be paid into the county treasury. The deputies herein provided for shall be paid at the same time and in the same manner and out of the same fund as is the county assessor; provided, that the assessor shall be allowed the actual and necessary expenses incurred by him in the performance of his official duties.

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8. District attorney. The district attorney, four thousand dollars per In counties of this class he shall have one deputy at a salary of twenty-four hundred dollars per annum, and two deputies at a salary of fifteen hundred dollars per annum each. He shall also have two law clerks at seven hundred and fifty dollars each per annum. He shall have for use in his office and under his supervision and control, a stenographer, which office of stenographer is hereby, expressly, by the terms of this act created. Said stenographer shall receive a salary of twelve hundred dollars per annum. All employees of the district attorney herein provided for shall hold office at the pleasure of the district attorney and shall be paid monthly out of the county treasury in the same manner and at the same time and out of the same fund as the salary of the district attorney is paid; provided, further, that no employee of the district attorney's office shall accept any other compensation by reason of services rendered in any action or proceeding wherein fees or per diem would constitute a charge against the county.

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