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Council adopts limited change to salary ordinance to raise part-time pay range
Summary
Delaware County Council adopted an amendment limited to section 9 of the county salary ordinance to adjust the part-time pay range (clarified in meeting as $12–$20/hour) while leaving section 7 unchanged; members agreed to correct the printed language before final signatures.
The Delaware County Council voted on Nov. 18 to adopt a narrowed amendment to the 2026 salary ordinance that changes only section 9, which adjusts the pay-rate range for part-time positions. Council members and staff said the change adjusts the part-time pay metric and will ensure pay rates are consistent with the approved budget. Several members emphasized that section 7 would remain unchanged and that the printed copy would be corrected prior to final signature.
Jessica moved to adopt the ordinance with the amendment limited to section 9; Dan seconded. Council discussed whether the printed version contained earlier-introduced language relating to the finance committee and agreed by voice and roll call to adopt only the section-9 change. Members also said they will review the salary schedule and coordinate with HR and the auditor's office to align internal practice with the ordinance language.
Officials said the part-time classification change raises the hourly pay range to $12–$20 per hour (as explained during discussion) to align hiring and retention with current practice. No changes to backfilling procedures were made at the adoption; council members indicated further ordinance edits and housekeeping items will be reviewed in committee and corrected before finalization.
Next steps: staff will produce a corrected final ordinance for signature, and the compensation committee will continue work with HR and the auditor to resolve other inconsistencies noted during review.
