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LaPorte County coroner presses council to reclassify chief deputy, citing 24/7 duties and low pay
Summary
Coroner Lynn Swanson told the LaPorte County Council her chief deputy earns about $25,359, works on‑call 24/7, and needs a job‑description and pay reclassification; council asked Swanson to update the description and referred the matter to HR and the job/classification committee.
LaPorte County Coroner Lynn Swanson told the county council on Sept. 22 that her chief deputy is paid roughly $25,359 a year while performing duties the coroner said require on‑call, near‑full‑time responsibilities.
Swanson said the deputy’s official job description dates from 2006 and lists the position as part‑time, though the deputy “is on call 24/7,” covers shifts when Swanson is away and handles scheduling and training. “To require that…
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