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Set the Salary of Assistant District Attorney positions in the Sullivan County District Attorney's Office
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO SET THE SALARY OF ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY POSITIONS IN THE SULLIVAN COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature recognizes the hard work and dedication of those attorneys employed as Assistant District Attorneys at the Office of the Sullivan County District Attorney; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature further recognizes the significant additional time and morale burdens put upon Assistant District Attorneys as a result of bail and discovery reform legislation; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes that the Office of the District Attorney invests significant time in training and supervision of Assistant District Attorneys, during which time those attorneys develop deep experience in litigation and trial advocacy, such that the Legislature recognizes the County's interest in retaining talented and experienced prosecutors;
WHEREAS, the Legislature further recognizes the low salaries historically and currently budgeted for the compensation of Assistant District Attorneys; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature further recognizes the need for implementing a mechanism by which Assistant District Attorneys can reasonably expect to receive increasing compensation based upon performance and/or duration of service to attract and retain competent and qualified Assistant District Attorneys; and
WHEREAS, Annual Budgets of the County have historically fixed specific salaries to specific Assistant District Attorney positions, foreclosing the implementation of fixed salary increases for those Assistant District Attorneys who dem...
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