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Committee backs moving Wells bailiff budget to consolidated courts, asks to delay backfill
Summary
The committee voted to recommend transferring the vacant Wells justice-court bailiff budget to the consolidated courts, with a caveat: don't authorize immediate backfill so the county can track workload and potential efficiencies.
The Budget Committee voted to forward a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to move the vacant Wells Justice Court bailiff position into the consolidated courts budget so the role can act as a roving bailiff for outlying courts. Christina of the consolidated courts explained the proposal: "Essentially we're just moving the Wells Bailiff ... and they're going to be a roving bailiff taking care of all of the outlying courts plus anything we need here."
Committee members pressed for clarity on whether the move would create a new position or simply transfer the budgeted slot; the chair confirmed it would move the existing position to consolidated courts. Amanda moved to approve the consolidation while withholding authorization to fill the vacancy immediately; Rex seconded the motion. The committee signified approval by voice vote and the recommendation will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for final action.
