Discussion and possible action to approve an extension to the exception to the operational order to approve an hourly rate of $48.08 for a temporary part-time employee in the District Attorney’s Office from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-2260-001-412000 (Part-Time)] Issue: The District Attorney’s Office is requesting to continue

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Discussion and possible action to approve an extension to the exception to the operational order to approve an hourly rate of $48.08 for a temporary part-time employee in the District Attorney’s Office from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-2260-001-412000 (Part-Time)] Issue: The District Attorney’s Office is requesting to continue paying our previous System Analyst as a part-time employee who resigned on August 22, 2025. The proposed hourly rate of $48.08 is necessary to retain the System Analyst so he can continue to train the new System Analyst. This position bares critical system operational responsibilities. Solution: Seek Commissioners Court approval to authorize the extension of the exception to the $15.00/hour cap, allowing the District Attorney's Office to continue paying $48.08/hour to the temporary part-time employee. Result: This action will ensure continuity of operations within the District Attorney’s Office by allowing sufficient time for training and knowledge transfer prior to the resignation of the System Analyst, without disruption to departmental functions.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.5/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).