Part-time magistrates shall be compensated on an hourly basis at a base amount that
is not less than $50.00 per hour for each hour worked as certified by the chief magistrate
to the governing authority; provided however that each part-time magistrate shall
receive the minimum monthly salary of not less than $592.58, which salary shall be
paid without regard to the number of hours worked and shall be credited against any
amount due to such part-time magistrate for hours actually worked. The minimum hourly
rate may be applied retroactively to hours certified by the chief magistrate to the
governing authority since January 1, 2016, subject to the availability of appropriated
funds.
(b)
For purposes of compensation, part-time magistrates may be treated as vendors or part-time,
temporary employees. If treated as part-time, temporary employees, such part-time
magistrates shall be exempt from over-time pay, shall not be entitled to or participate
in any benefits, including any retirement plan, nor shall they be entitled to receive
paid holidays, sick leave, or other leave.
