The initial rate for currently appointed official superior court court reporters on the effective date of this article shall be Range 184, step "E," two thousand five hundred eighty-four dollars and five cents ($2,584.05).
The initial hiring rate for each position shall be Range 184, step A. However, a judge of the superior court may appoint any such court reporter at a higher initial step if, in the opinion of the judge of the superior court, an individual to be appointed has such experience and qualifications to entitle that individual to the higher initial step.
The county shall provide each reporter stenographic machine paper, ink, and ribbons necessary for reporting.
Pro tempore reporters shall not receive more than one per diem fee a day from the county.
Ca. Gov. Code § 70111