Elko County approves accountant reclassification after DA's office raises pay‑study equity concerns
The commission voted to reclassify an existing Accountant 1 position to Accountant 2 to support succession planning in Finance. The district attorney’s office objected, saying the step increase creates internal inequities and urged a review; county leaders said the change was based on the compensation study and needed to build departmental depth.
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The Elko County Commission approved a reclassification of an existing Accountant 1 position to Accountant 2 after a budget‑committee recommendation. The agenda item drew extended discussion and objection from the District Attorney’s Office, which said the reclassification creates a significant pay‑grade increase that appears disproportionate to other county offices.
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