File #: 22-0238    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government Status: Passed
File created: 3/28/2022 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 4/13/2022 Final action: 4/13/2022
Title: Request approval of a Resolution to establish new supplements for Superior Court Judges, the District Attorney and the Circuit Public Defender after supportive opinion received from the Attorney General; and for other purposes. (APPROVED)
Attachments: 1. 4.13.22 Resolution (3) Contingent Salaries and Supplements (3.25.22 Final), 2. 2022-0238.pdf

DEPARTMENT
Human Resources Management

REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Resolution to establish new supplements for Superior Court Judges, the District Attorney and the Circuit Public Defender after supportive opinion received from the Attorney General; and for other purposes. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
O.C.G.A. Secs. 15-6-29(c), 15-18-11, and 17-12-25

STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government

COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
District 1 ?
District 2 ?
District 3 ?
District 4 ?
District 5 ?
District 6 ?

IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
No

SUMMARY & BACKGROUND (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)

Scope of Work: On June 16, 2021 the Board of Commissioners authorized a market compensation study be conducted by Segal, with the overall goal of collecting and analyzing market compensation data in order to recommend necessary adjustments to the current compensation plan, based upon best practices and survey data. A series of presentations were put forward to the Board for discussion that explored options and methodology related Elected Officials.

Therefore, with this item and pursuant to the authorization by the Board of Commissioners on November 17, 2021 via Agenda Item 21-0913, we recommend moving forward with adjusting the supplements of the following appointed and elected officials: Superior Court Judges, The District Attorney, and The Circuit Public Defender, subject to a) an opinion received from the Attorney General supporting the authority of the County to increase the supplement amount above $50,000 and b) adoption of further legislation to the extent it is required.

Community Impact: Ther...

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