The Chenango County Board of Supervisors recently held a public hearing on the proposed salaries of seven department officers prior to approving them for the coming year’s budget. Board officials unanimously voted yes, in favor of the salaries that will take effect on January 1, at the start of the new fiscal year. (Photo by Kelli Miller)

NORWICH – The Chenango County Board of Supervisors recently held a public hearing on the proposed salaries of seven department officers prior to approving them for the coming year’s budget.

The public hearing was held on September 14, in the supervisor’s chambers in the Chenango County Office Building in Norwich with very little public attendance or comments.

The board unanimously voted yes, in favor of the salaries and they will take effect on January 1, at the start of the new fiscal year.

The flat annual salaries of county officers include:

Commissioner of Social Services: $125,000;

Director of Public Works: $99,300;

Personnel Officer: $95,470;

Commissioner of Elections (2) each: $68,024;

County Sheriff: $129,140;

County Clerk: $89,139;

Director of Real Property Tax: $90,177.

Salaries do not include retirement or other benefit costs for employees.