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Newton County approves $10,000 mileage amendment to reimburse justices of the peace on call
Summary
The Newton County Commissioners Court approved a $10,000 budget amendment split among precincts 1–4 to reimburse justices of the peace for county travel while on call. The amendment funds mileage at the county rate and was adopted by voice vote.
The Newton County Commissioners Court approved a $10,000 budget amendment to reimburse justices of the peace (JPs) for mileage incurred while performing county business while on call.
The court voted to add $10,000 to be split among JP budgets for precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4; the motion carried on a voice vote. The amendment will fund mileage reimbursements when JPs leave work and perform county duties or travel away from their normal commute, not routine travel to and from work.
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