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Earlier editions: 2026-07

Title 2 — Administration and Personnel

Orange Municipal Code Ch. 2.08 City Council Compensation

Orange Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Orange

Cite as: Orange Municipal Code Chapter 2.08 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 2.08.010. Authority.

The authority for the City Council to receive salary benefits is set forth in Government Code Section 36516.

(Ord. 10-21, 2021)

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§ 2.08.020. Compensation.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 36516(a)(2)(D), currently the compensation for City Council Members shall be $600.00 per month. Such compensation shall be payable at the same time salaries are paid to other officers and employees of the City.

(Ord. 10-21, 2021)

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§ 2.08.030. Waiver.

A City Council Member may waive any or all compensation provided by this chapter.

(Ord. 10-21, 2021)

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§ 2.08.040. Prospective Application.

Notwithstanding the provisions contained in California Government Code Section 36516.5, salary benefits shall apply to a member of the City Council who begins a new term in office as a member of the City Council after September 10, 2021.

(Ord. 10-21, 2021; Ord. 06-24, 4/9/2024)

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