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Council approves deputy-coroner reclassification as office seeks to reduce overtime and attract certified staff
Summary
The council approved a reclassification and title change for a deputy coroner position to address understaffing and retention; the coroner's office reported increased out-of-county revenue from higher morgue fees.
Amy Miller and Brian (Coroner's Office) asked the council to reclassify an existing deputy-coroner position (to PAT 5 and retitle as Deputy Coroner). They said the current title had not kept pace with job responsibilities and that turnover and understaffing had created overtime pressures. The office reported it had already collected roughly $2,100 in out-of-county morgue fees in one month after raising that fee.
Council members noted the reclassification would increase salary costs (a cited increase in pay of about $9,300 to $9,400) but also praised the coroner's efforts to increase out-of-county revenue and reduce overtime. Members unanimously approved the reclassification by voice vote.
Ending: The coroner's office said the title change will be followed by a letter of understanding with the union and that the office will continue efforts to reduce overtime by increasing revenue and improving staffing.
