(a) General rule.-- The salary of the mayor shall be established by ordinance and shall not exceed the following: (1) In a borough with a population of less than 5,000, a maximum of $4,190 per year. (2) In a borough with a population of 5,000 or more but less than 10,000, a maximum of $8,385 per year. (3) In a borough with a population of 10,000 or more but less than 15,000, a maximum of $12,575 per year. (4) In a borough with a population in excess of 15,000, a maximum of $840 per year per 1,000 residents or fraction of 1,000, the population to be determined by the latest official census figures. (a.1) Treatment of benefits.-- Benefits provided to the mayor under section 1202(26) (relating to specific powers) shall not be considered pay, salary or compensation, but payment for all or a part of the premiums or charges for the benefits shall be in accordance with section 1202(26). (b) Change in salary.-- A change in salary, compensation or emoluments of the elected office shall become effective at the beginning of the next term of the mayor.
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