Unhappy, Rio Governor Witzel Criticizes Low Salary

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Apparently, the governor of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Witzel, is unhappy with the salary of nearly R$20,000 (US$5,000) gross per month, as he has complained to members of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) about the law that bans chief executives and members of the legislature from being unable to practice law to supplement their income.

According to information from columnist Bela Megale of Globo, Witzel has said that, in addition to his duties as governor, he has built bridges between major companies without earning anything, and that it would be legitimate if he could practice law.

The governor’s salary is almost R$20,000 per month. Before quitting his career as a judge, he was earning the maximum civil service remuneration, R$33,763, salary and bonuses combined. When he doffed his robe to run, he became a partner in a law firm.

Source: Diário do Rio

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