# Section 3.51 (Elected Officers) Election, Term of Office and Compensation. There is hereby created by the adoption of this Charter the office of County Assessor, County Auditor, County Treasurer and County Sheriff. These elected officers shall be nominated and elected by the voters of the county, and their terms of office shall be four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. The Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer and Sheriff shall receive compensation as determined by the County Council; Provided, That compensation shall not be less than the compensation received for these offices at the time of the adoption of the Charter.