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Council approves District Attorney’s staffing reorganizations amid questions on union rules and auditing
Summary
Northampton County Council approved a package of personnel actions for the District Attorney's Office, including pay‑grade upgrades and new positions. Council debate focused on collective bargaining impacts, budget funding and whether desk audits were required for multi‑step salary moves.
Northampton County Council approved several District Attorney Office personnel actions on May 15, mostly by 6–1 votes, after extended discussion about union procedures and budget implications.
Council recorded approvals included upgrades to multiple assistant district attorney positions and several clerical and supervisory reorganizations effective May 16, 2025. John Giovanni introduced the resolutions and read the formal pay‑grade and salary changes into the record. The measures as presented included upgrading one full‑time assistant district attorney 1 position and moving four assistant district attorney 1 positions to a higher pay grade; creation of a case management/assistant administrator…
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