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Commission tables renewal for remote justice-court clerk pending classification review
Summary
Commissioners tabled approval of a 12-month contract renewal for remote court clerk Jill so staff can review whether she should be classified as a contractor or an employee; the judge described rising caseloads and an operational need for the position.
Daggett County commissioners tabled consideration of a 12-month renewal contract for a remote justice-court clerk (identified in the record as Jill) after questions about whether she should remain a contractor or be classified as an employee.
The judge who presented the item described a rising caseload — nearly 700 cases in 2024 for comparable courts — and said the contract position is essential to manage courtroom Webex operations, defendants joining virtually, and certified clerk duties. The judge said Jill is contracted for roughly 10 hours a week and is already trained by the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) to perform required Chorus work.
Discussion revealed inconsistent cost figures in the transcript: one speaker referred to $12,000 and another to $15,000 per year for the role. Commissioners and staff (including Carrie) raised concerns about proper payroll classification and whether IRS or state rules could require employment rather than contracting. Carrie asked for a formal classification review; Kent agreed to examine applicable IRS/state criteria and advise the board.
After debate the board agreed to table action until the next meeting to allow legal and payroll review and to ensure continuity of court services in the interim. The judge and court staff left the meeting after the item was tabled.
