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County approves calendar-year term for remote justice-court clerk contract
Summary
The commission approved a remote justice-court clerk contract modified to match the county calendar year and extended through December 2025; county counsel said he would update the draft and send it for signature.
The commission approved a revision to the remote justice court clerk contract on a motion to align the agreement with the county calendar year and extend the term through December 2025.
The change was proposed to synchronize the contract term with budgeting cycles. Speaker 1 asked whether matching the contract term to the calendar year would be “appropriate,” and Kent replied, “Yes. And I can make that change for you here.” Speaker 2 moved to approve the contract with that adjustment and Speaker 3 seconded the motion. The motion carried with ayes recorded.
Supporters said aligning the contract with the county’s budgeting process would simplify financial planning. Speaker 2 noted it would “match with our budgeting process,” and staff confirmed the contract would be updated and circulated for signature once the board approved the change. The commission did not request additional substantive changes to the contract language during the discussion.
The commission recorded the vote in favor and directed staff to finalize the updated contract for signature and distribution to the remote clerk.
