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Probate court salary adjustments and internal transfers cleared by committee for full-council approval

St. Joseph County Council (committee meeting) · January 28, 2026
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Summary

Probate Court requested revenue-neutral amendments to convert referee positions to full-time and to reallocate existing salary lines to increase pay for several director and deputy positions; committee voted to send Bills 2-26 and 3-26 to the full council with a favorable recommendation after clarifying account sequencing and fleet-management duties.

The Probate Court asked the council to approve two related budget amendments (bills 2-26 and 3-26) to reallocate existing appropriations and make several positions full time. Judge Laura Zapier and representative James A. Masters told the committee the changes are revenue neutral because funds are being shifted among existing accounts rather than added…

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