Clerk reclassifications, merit vs. COLA dominate Erath County budget workshop
Sep 9, 2026
Elected officials sought to reclassify several Clerk 1 positions to Clerk 2 during the Sept. 8 budget workshop. Commissioners agreed on the need for a written policy defining duties, tenure and merit criteria before broad reclassifications are approved.
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During the budget workshop, several elected officials requested that Clerk 1 positions be reclassified to Clerk 2 for employees who perform additional duties. Department leaders described specialized tasks that distinguish Clerk 2 work, such as title processing and dealer transactions, which carry added responsibilities and audit exposure.
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