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County approves two larger transport vehicles and several legal‑office reclassifications
Summary
The board approved purchasing two larger transport vehicles (Tahoes) and approved reclassifying an Attorney 2 to deputy plus converting an administrative assistant to a legal secretary to better handle digital caseloads; the board also approved the solicitor’s reappointment.
County administration asked the board to approve two immediate vehicle purchases to meet transport needs and to approve internal staffing reclassifications in the county attorney’s office.
Staff explained that the two Tahoe vehicles would address capacity and cargo needs (for witnesses, equipment and evidence) and that available dealer stock keeps the purchase within the current projected budget. The board moved and approved buying the two vehicles now.
The county attorney described heavy caseloads driven in part by digital evidence and child‑abuse cases that require more case management time; to ease the load and save money, the board approved converting an Attorney 2 to a deputy role and reclassifying an administrative assistant to a legal secretary (a net payroll impact described as modest). The board also approved the reappointment of the current solicitor/assistant county attorney in a part‑time 60% role with no benefits; appointment paperwork will be signed following the meeting.
Board discussion emphasized the workload caused by digital evidence and the procedural safeguards around appointments and title changes.
