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Council adopts ordinance lowering town marshal pay, approves probationary term
Summary
The Kirklin Town Council adopted Ordinance 2026-6-3 amending the salary ordinance to set the town marshal pay at $33 per hour and establishing a six-month probationary term, passing the measure on first and second reading the same night.
The Kirklin Town Council adopted Ordinance 2026-6-3 on June 2 to amend the town's salary ordinance and set the town marshal's hourly wage at $33. Council members discussed that the marshal position will carry a six-month probationary period, with a plan to put the position on a one-year cycle thereafter.
During the meeting councilors moved to pass the salary amendment on first reading and then voted to suspend the rules to consider and adopt the ordinance on a second reading during the same meeting; motions and seconds were recorded and the measures carried by voice/hand vote. Council members noted that a contract had been prepared and that the first term would conclude on Dec. 31 under the town's scheduling convention.
The ordinance takes effect upon adoption and is retroactive to May 29, 2026, as stated in the ordinance text included in the council packet. Staff were instructed to ensure the contract language matches the council's intent and to prepare a one-year agreement after the probationary period if appropriate.
