Committee approves tentative labor agreements for deputy sheriffs, court officers and lieutenants

The Chautauqua County Administrative Services Committee on Aug. 18 approved three member‑approved tentative labor agreements covering deputy sheriffs, part‑time deputies and court officers, and the lieutenants' unit.

Debbie Makowski, director of human resources, summarized the three agreements and their membership counts. She said the Deputy Sheriff Association of Chautauqua County (DSAC) represents 67 members including deputy sheriffs, crime‑scene analysts, investigators and deputy sergeants who staff patrol and specialty units. "We do have a member approved tentative agreement with DSAC," Makowski said, adding that roughly 55% of DSAC membership participated in the ratification vote and 100% of those who voted approved the agreement.

Makowski said the DSAC tentative agreement eliminates some incremental steps in the pay scale, adjusts the top…