Governing body to fix compensation of county officers, deputies and employees; disposition of fees. (1) Except as otherwise provided by law, the governing body of each county shall fix the compensation of its own members and of every other county officer, deputy and employee when the compensation of such individuals is paid from county funds

(2) Any commission, fees or other moneys received by a county officer, deputy or employee for services rendered in the course of that individual’s office or employment may not be allowed to or retained by that individual, but shall promptly be paid into the county treasury except:

(a) For compensation fixed under subsection (1) of this section;

(b) As otherwise determined by the governing body of the county; or

(c) As otherwise provided by ORS 106.120 or 205.320 (1)(f). [1981 c.48 §2; 1997 c.253 §2; 1997 c.424 §2; 1999 c.776 §4; 2001 c.501 §8; 2015 c.27 §21]