During a recent government meeting, county officials discussed a significant reallocation of funds regarding staffing changes within the court system. The proposal, initiated by County Judge Joe Fowles and seconded by Commissioner Chad Mallett, aimed to transition an hourly job position into a part-time senior court clerk role from October through December, with plans to convert it back to a full-time position starting January 1, 2025.

The motion included a 6.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for the part-time position. A key point of discussion was the relocation of the full-time position's budget to Constable Precinct 2, where the new clerk would be housed, with Constable Jarvis serving as the liaison. The commissioners agreed that the part-time funds would remain allocated to Precinct 3.

After clarifying the details of the motion, which included the reallocation of funds for a three-month period and the adjustments to the job title and hours, the motion was put to a vote. It passed unanimously, signaling a collaborative effort to optimize staffing and budgetary resources within the county's court system.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was also approved without further discussion.