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County sets new salary structure for incoming elected officials after Amendment 4
Summary
Following a statewide constitutional change, Taos County adopted Resolution 2024‑56 to set salaries for newly elected or re‑elected county officials effective Jan. 1, 2025, and directed management to pay appointed deputies 82% of elected salaries and to conduct a compensation study for future adjustments.
County staff reviewed the implications of a recently approved state constitutional amendment (Amendment 4) that returns salary-setting authority for certain elected county offices to county commissions. Staff recommended and commissioners approved Resolution 2024‑56 to set salaries for officials taking office Jan. 1, 2025. The resolution also directs management to pay appointed deputies at 82% of the new elected-official salary and to conduct a compensation study ahead of salaries affecting officials beginning terms in 2027.
In the discussion commissioners compared the county’s proposed levels to those of other counties, with staff noting Taos County’s proposed salaries would be in line with some counties and below others. The finance director confirmed the increases were budgeted and that the county’s cash position allows proceeding, while cautioning that budgets must be monitored. The resolution passed on roll call (5–0).
