Narrative of Resolution:
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Set salary for the Deputy County Attorney
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $15,832
Are funds already budgeted? No
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO SET THE SALARY OF THE DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY POSITION IN THE SULLIVAN COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, the 2024 budget contains the position “Deputy County Attorney”, line number A1420, at a salary of $125,832; and
WHEREAS, the employee in the County Attorney’s Office currently holding the position of Deputy County Attorney has performed all of the duties associated with the title of Assistant County Attorney for over fifteen years and the duties associated with the title of Deputy County Attorney for over eight years. The knowledge, skills, experience and historical knowledge gained over those years of service are a tremendous asset to the County Attorney’s Office as well as to the officials, officers and employees we serve; and
WHEREAS, the employee in the County Attorney’s Office currently holding the position of Deputy County Attorney is an experienced litigator in US District Courts and US Bankruptcy Courts as well as an accomplished appellate attorney in both State and Federal courts. Said experience allows the County Attorney’s Office to handle these federal/appellate cases in-house thereby saving the substantial expense of retaining outside counsel in these matters; and
WHEREAS, the employee in the County Attorney’s Office currently holding the position of Deputy County Attorney is capable of handling any and all matters that come into the office and is more than able to act in the capacity of the County Attorney in my absence. Additionally, the employee has demonstrated a willingness to supervise and mentor the other attorneys and support staff in the County Attorney’s Office; and
WHEREAS, the County Attorney requests that effective January 1, 2024, the Deputy County Attorney position’s salary be authorized in an annual amount of $140,832.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that effective January 1, 2024 the position of Deputy County Attorney in the County Attorney’s Office be authorized at an annual salary of $140,832.
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