Narrative of Resolution:
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Authorize a stipend for a District Attorney’s Office Employee
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $10,000
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
If ‘Yes,’ specify appropriation code(s): R3089-R167
If ‘No,’ specify proposed source of funds:
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE A STIPEND FOR A DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE EMPLOYEE TO SUPPORT COUNTYWIDE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND DISCOVERY COMPLIANCE
WHEREAS, the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) provides funding to counties to offset costs associated with the implementation and ongoing compliance with discovery and pretrial reforms; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County has received NYS DCJS Discovery Reform funding, including available fund balance under account R3089-R167, to support prosecutorial and law enforcement functions necessary to meet these mandates; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of countywide systems and initiatives, including but not limited to NicheRMS, requires dedicated administrative coordination, project support, and interagency collaboration beyond the scope of existing job duties; and
WHEREAS, discovery reform requires compliance with Brady and Giglio obligations that require intensive and coordinated efforts between the District Attorney’s Office and five separate law enforcement agencies to organize, file, and review all civil litigation as well as all disciplinary findings which are beyond the scope of existing job duties; and
WHEREAS, such efforts directly support the District Attorney’s Office in meeting its obligations under New York State Discovery laws, including the identification, management, and disclosure of Brady/Giglio materials, as well as ensuring litigation readiness and compliance; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to designate and compensate a qualified employee within the District Attorney’s Office to assume these additional responsibilities in support of countywide project implementation and discovery compliance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Public Safety Committee recommends that the Sullivan County Legislature authorize a $10,000 stipend to be paid to a District Attorney’s Office employee, Position No. 2968, for the purpose of supporting countywide project implementation, including NicheRMS, and advancing discovery and Brady compliance efforts; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said stipend shall be funded from NYS DCJS Discovery Reform funds, specifically fund balance account R3089-R167, resulting in no cost to the County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Manager and/or Chair of the Sullivan County Legislature, as required by the funding source, are hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate this resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event NYS DCJS Discovery Reform funding is terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue the stipend or any actions supported by said funding.