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Council approves prosecuting attorney contract after discussion on travel pay, substitutes and paralegal oversight
Summary
The Stevensville Town Council approved a contract for a prosecuting attorney at its Aug. 28 meeting; public commenters asked the council to retain review rights over substitute attorneys and paralegals and suggested changing travel reimbursement from $45/hour to a mileage rate.
The Stevensville Town Council approved a prosecuting attorney contract after receiving public comments requesting additional protections around substitutes and paralegal selection. At the Aug. 28 meeting the council moved the contract up on the agenda and voted to approve it. The contract as presented included a $45 hourly travel rate; several commenters suggested instead using the Montana Association of Counties' recommended mileage reimbursement of $0.70 per mile. Public comment requested…
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