Commissioners table budget amendment for new county attorney—s state supplement

Mills County Commissioners Court tabled consideration of a budget amendment related to the county attorney—s state supplement, after staff said the State Controller—s Office would pay a prorated supplement immediately and the regular supplement would be incorporated into payroll.

Judge Williams read a note from Joan Ramirez in the Controller—s Office stating that County Attorney Bill Malone "will be getting a prorated amount of $23,333.33" for the current fiscal period and that the regular supplement would be $35,000 annually, increasing to $38,500 after four years of service. The note also said the State Controller—s Office handles the supplement payments and that the prorated amount would be paid shortly.

Court discussion focused on whether a formal budget amendment was required for the county's records. Treasurer Summer and other staff told the Court that the county had budgeted for the supplement amount and that the change would be processed through payroll rather than requiring an additional appropriation. Following that exchange, a commissioner moved to table the budget-amendment item; the motion passed and the item was deferred.

Commissioners asked staff to ensure payroll is processed correctly and to return any needed paperwork to the Court if further budget action is required.