The Jones County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a retention pay scale for appraisal-office staff after members and staff highlighted heavy workloads and the need to keep key personnel.

Chair Debbie told the board staff had been "overworked and understaffed" and said, "we do need to adopt a retention pay scale." The board moved, seconded and voted to adopt the measure. No dissent was recorded in the meeting transcript.

Why it matters: county appraisal and tax offices rely on experienced staff to process assessments and appeals. Board members said retaining the existing staff was vital for continued operation and timely processing of appeals and other appraisal work.

Implementation: the board adopted the pay scale by motion; staff and the chair thanked county employees for their work. The motion carried and staff indicated next steps would include implementing the new pay scale through the county payroll and communicating changes to affected employees.