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Council told municipal court contract and FTE need revision to comply with state rules
Summary
Council was informed it may be out of compliance with Washington State Court Rules GR 29 regarding the municipal judge's contract and FTE; staff said they will prepare a revised contract for council consideration.
City staff told the council they have been in discussions with AOC (Administrative Office of the Courts) committee members and that a letter from Judge Penoyer flagged possible noncompliance with Washington State Court Rules GR 29. Staff said the judge's contract should be a four-year term and that calculations of FTE need adjustment to align with state guidance.
The presiding speaker (S1) said more information was received late in the afternoon and that staff will return with a proposed contract and clarifications for the council to consider. "We learned that we're not in compliance with, Washington State Court Court Rules g r 29," the speaker said, summarizing the situation and noting the need to revisit the judge's contract and pay rate alignment.
Council did not take formal action on the matter during the meeting; staff signaled they would schedule follow-up meetings and present contract language and FTE calculations for council review.
