GLYNN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FINANCE DEPARTMENT

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1 GLYNN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1725 Reynolds Street, Third Floor, Brunswick, GA MEMORANDUM To: VIA: From: Subject: Board of Commissioners Finance Committee Tonya Miller, Finance Director Elected Official Supplement Increase Date: September 9, 2014 DISCUSSION: Established by Georgia State Statute and local statutes, the following salaries are required for the associated elected court officials based on the Judges of Superior and State Court s salaries: Judge of State Court (100% of Superior Court Judge s salary) Juvenile Court Judge (75% of Superior Court Judge s salary) Chief Magistrate Court Judge (70% of Superior Court Judge s salary) Solicitor of State Court (55% of State Court Judge s salary) Clerk of State Court (60% of State Court Judge s salary) For FY15, an increase of $41,623 in the Judges of Superior Court supplemental salaries, which included a law clerk, was approved and included in the budget. Therefore, an additional $28,432 (see attached list) is requested to be added to the FY15 budget for these required supplemental increases and related personnel costs based on the increases in the Judges of Superior Court supplemental salaries. Additionally, Commissioner Provenzano has completed training which warrants an increase of his annual pay in the amount of $1,100 for FY15. The payroll taxes associated with this amount are $85, for a total requested increase of $1,185 for the commissioner s supplement. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Amend the FY15 budget to increase the specified elected official s supplemental salaries and related personnel costs in the amount of $29,617 with funding provided by the General Fund fund balance. 2. Suggest other alternatives. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Alternative #1.

2 MOTION FOR FINANCE COMMITTEE: I move to recommend that the Board of Commissioners amend the FY15 budget to increase the specified elected officials supplemental salaries and related personnel costs in the amount of $29,617 with funding provided by the General Fund fund balance. MOTION FOR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: I move to amend the FY15 budget to increase the specified elected officials supplemental salaries and related personnel costs in the amount of $29,617 with funding provided by the General Fund fund balance.

3 Glynn County Court Official Supplement Increase - FY15 $ 120,252 Previous Superior Court Judge's "base" salary 28,800 FY15 approved supplement (increase of $7,200 from FY14) 149,052 Superior Court Judge's current salary Legal Salary Requirements 149,052 State Court Judge's salary - 100% of Superior Court Judge's salary 111,789 Juvenile Court Judge's salary - 75% of Superior Court Judge's salary 104,336 Chief Magistrate Court Judge's salary - 70% of Superior Court Judge's salary 81,979 Solicitor of State Court's salary - 55% of State Court Judge's salary 89,431 State Court Clerk's salary - 60% of State Court Judge's salary Current Salaries 141,852 State Court Judge's salary 106,389 Juvenile Court Judge's salary 99,296 Magistrate Court Judge's salary 78,019 Solicitor of State Court's salary 85,111 State Court Clerk's salary Difference 7,200 State Court Judge's salary 5,400 Juvenile Court Judge's salary 5,040 Magistrate Court Judge's salary 3,960 Solicitor of State Court's salary 4,320 State Court Clerk's salary 25,920 Total difference 1,983 Payroll taxes 529 Pension (Juvenile Court Judge only) $ 28,432 Total difference for FY15 budget

4 Ryan Grolemund From: Sent: To: Subject: Vickie McClinton Thursday, August 28, :10 AM Ryan Grolemund FW: Salary. From: Jennifer P. Juliano Sent: Friday, August 01, :26 AM To: Vickie Mcclinton Subject: FW: Salary. From: Bart Altman Sent: Friday, August 01, :14 AM To: Jennifer P. Juliano Subject: FW: Salary. Server SI A GALILEO Digital Initiative Database While in this database, use the Search and Help buttons below. Georgia Legislative Documents Content of Act/Resolution ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA 1994 LOCAL AND SPECIAL ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA Vol Page: 3967 Sequential Number: 101 Short Title: GLYNN COUNTY -- STATE COURT; JUDGE; COMPENSATION. Law Number: No. 733 Origin: (Senate Bill No. 542). Type: AN ACT To amend an Act creating the State Court of Glynn County, approved March 9, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 702), as 1

5 amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4338), so as to change the compensation of the judge of said court; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. An Act creating the State Court of Glynn County, approved March 9, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 702), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4338), is amended by striking from Section 4 the undesignated paragraph which reads as follows: "Effective July 1, 1989, the judge of the State Court of Glynn County shall receive an annual salary which is equal to 85 percent of the annual salary received from state funds by a superior court judge and 85 percent of the annual salary supplement paid from the funds of Glynn County to a judge of the Superior Court of Glynn County.", and inserting in its place the following undesignated paragraphs: "Effective July 1, 1994, the judge of the State Court of Glynn County shall receive an annual salary which is equal to 90 percent of the annual salary received from state funds by a superior court judge and 90 percent of the annual salary supplement paid from the funds of Glynn County to a judge of the Superior Court of Glynn County. Effective July 1, 1995, the judge of the State Court of Glynn County shall receive an annual salary which is equal Page:3968 to 95 percent of the annual salary received from state funds by a superior court judge and 95 percent of the annual salary supplement paid from the funds of Glynn County to a judge of the Superior Court of Glynn County. Effective July 1, 1996, the judge of the State Court of Glynn County shall receive an annual salary which is equal to 100 percent of the annual salary received from state funds by a superior court judge and 100 percent of the annual salary supplement paid from the funds of Glynn County to a judge of the Superior Court of Glynn County." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act creating the State Court of Glynn County, approved March 9, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 702), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4338); and for other purposes. EDWARD E. BOSHEARS Senator, 6th District 2

6 GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Edward E. Boshears, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 6th District, and that the attached copy of Notice oflntention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Brunswick News, which is the official organ of Glynn County, on the following date: January 12, /sf E. E. Boshears Senator, 6th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 25th day of January, Page:3969 /sf Susan Gordon Notary Public, Cobb County, Georgia My Commission Expires Jan. 5, 1997 (SEAL) Approval Date: Approved March 24,

7 Ryan Grolemund From: Sent: To: Subject: Vickie McClinto~ Thursday, Augus~ 28, :10 AM Ryan Grolemun~ FW: misc. From: Jennifer P. Juliano Sent: Friday, August 01, :25 AM To: Vickie Mcclinton Subject: FW: misc. From: Bart Altman Sent: Friday, August 01, :14 AM! To: Jennifer P. Juliano Subject: FW: misc. Server SI A GALILEO Digital Initiative Database While in this database, use the Search and Help buttons below. Georgia Legislative Documents ontent of Act/Resolution SAND RESOLUTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA 1994 L CAL AND SPECIAL ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE S A TE OF GEORGIA 1994 S ort Title: GLYNN COUNTY -- MAGISTRATE COURT; CHIEF MAGISTRATE; ELECTIONS; T RMS; DEPUTY MAGISTRATES; COMPENSATION. L w Number: No igin: (Senate Bill No. 691). T pe: AN ACT 1

8 To amend an Act creating the Magistrate Court of Glynn County, approved April 4, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2969), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 5096), so as to redesignate the presiding officer of the Magistrate Court of Glynn County as chief magistrate; to provide for the partisan election of the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Glynn County; to provide for terms of office; to provide for appointment of deputy magistrates; to provide for authority; to provide that chief magistrate shall be a full-time position; to provide for qualifications; to provide for salary; to Page:4027 provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. An Act creating the Magistrate Court of Glynn County, approved April 4, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2969), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 5096), is amended by striking Section 2 and inserting in its place a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. (a) o ( 1) There shall be a presiding officer who shall be designated chief magistrate of said court. The chief magistrate in office on the effective date of this section shall serve out the term for which he or she was appointed or elected. Succeeding chief magistrates shall be elected by the qualified voters of Glynn County in a partisan election. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the chief magistrate shall be elected pursuant to the general election laws of this state. o (2) Beginning with the election held in 1996 and every four years thereafter, the chief magistrate of the magistrate court shall be elected at the general election next preceding the expiration of the term of office of the incumbent chief magistrate of the magistrate court in a partisan election in the same manner as county officers are elected as provided for in Code Section of the O.C.G.A., and shall take office on January 1 immediately following such election for a term of four years and until such chief magistrate's successor is elected and qualified. (b) A deputy magistrate or deputy magistrates may be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the majority of the superior court judges of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit. Any deputy magistrate so appointed shall not be required to be an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Georgia. Any deputy magistrate may serve as chief magistrate in the absence of the chief magistrate and may at all times exercise the jurisdiction of and carry out the duties of Page:4028 the chief magistrate, subject to the jurisdiction of the chief magistrate. ( c) The chief magistrate shall have the jurisdiction and power set forth in this Act and shall have such additional powers as may be exercised by justices of the peace within the scope of the jurisdiction of the chief magistrate. The chief magistrate shall be authorized to assess and collect court costs and fees, including costs for the issuance or warrants, in the same amounts provided by law for justices of the peace and shall pay the same into the treasury of Glynn County. 2

9 ( d) The office of chief magistrate shall be a full-time position and shall be held by an attorney licensed to practice law in this state." Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 4 and inserting in its place a new Section 4 to read as follows: "Section 4. The chief magistrate shall receive an annual salary in an amount equal to 70 percent of the total annual salary of a judge of the Superior Court of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit, including any supplements paid by Glynn County. Such salary shall be paid in equal monthly installments by the governing authority from the funds of the county. The salary of each deputy magistrate shall be set by the Glynn County governing authority. Such salaries shall be paid in equal monthly installments by the governing authority from funds of the county." Section 3. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without such approval. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 1994 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to provide Page:4029 for the partisan nomination and election of the magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Glynn County; and for other purposes. Senator Edward E. Boshears 6th District GEORGIA, FULTON COUNTY Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths, Edward E. Boshears, who, on oath, deposes and says that he is Senator from the 6th District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Brunswick News, which is the official organ of Glynn County, on the following date: February 19, /sf Edward E. Boshears Senator, 6th District Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21st day of February, /sf Connie S. Guzzetti 3

10 Notary Public, Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires Dec. 6, 1997 (SEAL) Approval Date: Approved March 24,