President George Pay Compensation
A May 31, 2009 Exposé from the Wilmington News Journal focused on President Orlando George Jr's pay compensation. George will receive $455,000 in compensation for 2009, the highest of any Delaware State employee. This breaks down to $360,000 in base salary, $90,000 bonus and a $5,000 expense account. In addition, George receives 8 weeks of paid time off, exclusive use of a 2008 Buick Lucerne, free gas and maintenance for said Buick Lucerne and membership to Wilmington's University & Whist Club; membership to Wilmington's University & Whist Club costs $2,380 a year.
When George retires his annual pension would be $372,200, twice as much as the four living former Presidents of the United States.
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