§2452. Terms of commissioners and compensation.

(a) General rule.--If a borough establishes a commission of the water system, it shall be the duty of the council to appoint the commissioners of the water system.

(b) Commissions with three commissioners.--If there are three commissioners, one shall be appointed to serve for one year, one for two years and one for three years. Annually thereafter, the council shall appoint one commissioner of the water system to serve a term of three years.

(c) Commissions with five commissioners.--If there are five commissioners, one shall be appointed to serve for one year, one for two years, one for three years, one for four years and one for five years. Annually thereafter, the council shall appoint one commissioner of the water system to serve a term of five years.

(d) Vacancy.--In case of a vacancy, the council shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.

(e) Salary and expenses.--The commissioners of the water system may receive a salary for their services and shall be reimbursed by the borough for all expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties.

(f) Salary limitations.--The salary of the commissioners shall not exceed the following:

(1) In service areas with fewer than 5,000 metered accounts, a maximum of $1,875 per year or $156.25 per month.

(2) In service areas with 5,000 but fewer than 10,000 metered accounts, a maximum of $2,500 per year or $208.33 per month.

(3) In service areas with 10,000 but fewer than 15,000 metered accounts, a maximum of $3,250 per year or $270.83 per month.

(4) In service areas with 15,000 but fewer than 25,000 metered accounts, a maximum of $4,125 per year or $343.75 per month.

(5) In service areas with 25,000 but fewer than 35,000 metered accounts, a maximum of $4,375 per year or $364.58 per month.

(6) In service areas with 35,000 or more metered accounts, a maximum of $5,000 per year or $416.67 per month.