Cut My Own Pay? It is the Thought That Counts…
May 16, 2008 by Godfather
In Seminole County, Florida; County Commissioners had to eliminate 71 employees due to budget cuts. They also proposed to cut their own salaries by 10%.
You have got to like the intent, but here is funny part…
They are not allowed to.
Apparently County Commissioners don’t have the “authority” to cut their own salaries (they can still fire people though). Not only do they not have the authority, it could be illegal!
They were informed they could donate (after payroll) to local charities if they wished.
Is this a great system or what?!
So you can sacrifice your unborn kid to the mercy of God, but you can’t sacrifice your pay until it’s actually come to fruition in your hands to spend?
There are some really dumb regulations out there. And they wonder why the government can’t seem to cut spending (besides greed). They allow people to assume responsibility for the money, but not REAL responsibility….I may shake my head clean off in bewilderment.
Don’t try and take that pocket knife on the plane - you wont’ get it back…(trust me on this one).