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Committee to add full‑time magistrate for General Sessions judges; classification, compensation adjustments discussed

Sevier County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary

County leaders discussed making a previously part‑time magistrate position full time for General Sessions judges and reviewed classification and market adjustments across departments; the magistrate post will be added to the next fiscal-year budget and a search will be assisted by the Mayor’s Office and a Commissioner.

Mayor Larry Waters presented a request from Judges Dwight Stokes and Keith Cole to create a full‑time magistrate position for General Sessions judges; the judges explained that the position had been advertised previously as part‑time but remained unfilled this fiscal year. Commissioner Warren Hurst asked that a representative from the Mayor’s…

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