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Erath County commissioners weigh pay increases, certification pay and 9-1-1 staffing during budget workshop
Summary
During a July 28 budget workshop, Erath County officials discussed options for employee pay raises (percentage vs. flat-dollar), certification pay for EMS and law enforcement, and how 9-1-1 staffing changes could affect department responsibilities and compensation.
Erath County Commissioners Court held a budget workshop July 28 to gather input from department heads and elected officials on payroll options for the county’s upcoming fiscal year. Commissioners asked staff to prepare multiple scenarios for consideration, including percentage increases and flat-dollar raises, and to present figures at a follow-up meeting on Aug. 11.
Members of the court discussed three broad approaches: tiered percentage increases (examples discussed included 2 percent, 3 percent and 5 percent), a flat-dollar across-the-board increase, or targeted adjustments for…
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