(a) At the first regular meeting of the Council following voter approval of this Charter Ordinance, the Council shall establish the annual compensation of the Councilmembers and Mayor. The annual compensation of the district Councilmembers shall not thereafter be increased or decreased except by ordinary ordinance, provided such ordinance is considered no more than once every four (4) years thereafter following voter approval of this Charter Ordinance.

(b) The Mayor and district Councilmembers shall receive payment of their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the duties of their office in such form and manner as the Council may authorize. (C.O. 94 § 13, 7-20-04.)