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Proposal to convert IT director to salaried pay spotlights staffing and comp‑time strains; no action taken
Summary
County leadership debated a requested change to the IT directors compensation from hourly to salaried to control overtime and workload. Commissioners cited loss of comp time and staffing shortages; the court took no final action and asked for follow‑up options such as overtime budget or additional staff.
Dimmit County commissioners considered moving the IT director from hourly to salaried pay on Oct. 27 after county management and the auditor said the departments workload and weekend calls are producing overtime that is difficult to manage within the current hourly budget.
Proponents said converting to salary would help the county stay within budgeted personnel costs while recognizing the midweek and…
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