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Scott County supervisors split over pay‑step exception for county‑attorney hire
Summary
Staff presented a memo requesting an exception to move an incumbent attorney from step 5 to step 8 (effective Aug. 29) and ultimately to step 9 on the anniversary; supervisors debated retention needs, policy precedent, and internal morale, and directed staff to clarify language for the resolution rather than taking an immediate vote.
County staff summarized a memo from County Attorney Kelly Cunningham asking the board to approve an exception to the county’s step progression for an incumbent attorney, moving the employee from step 5 to step 8 effective Aug. 29 and ultimately to step 9 on the employee’s anniversary. Staff noted the county’s compensation policy typically limits step movement to one step per anniversary and advised caution when…
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