Each deputy county coroner, upon certification by the county officials training commission of attendance at a training program required by the provisions of section 67.130, RSMo, shall receive annual compensation, in addition to other compensation, of one thousand dollars per year so long as section 67.130, RSMo, remains in effect. This additional compensation shall be paid in the same manner and at the same times as other compensation is paid to the deputy county coroner. The provisions of this section shall not permit or require a reduction in the amount of compensation received by any person holding the office of deputy county coroner on January 1, 1989.

(L. 1989 S.B. 389 § 1)