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Resolution Making Various Personnel Changes to the Court Office

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RESOLUTION MAKING VARIOUS PERSONNEL CHANGES TO THE COURT OFFICE

Resolution #58-2023 — 2023-11-02

WHEREAS

  • the Village court is supported by a Court Clerk and a Clerk to the Justice
  • the current Court Clerk, Kathy Fell, successfully trained Rebecca Kent and thus worked only 5.75 hours over the past 12 months
  • Rebecca Kent has grown into the position and has taken over all duties of Court Clerk
  • the Village Court office is busy enough to need additional support
  • Bard Intern Seymone Rosenberg interned for the Village over the summer through a Bard College program and proved to be a quick learner, a good worker, and a helpful support to Rebecca Kent

RESOLVED

  • With thanks to Kathy Fell for her years of dedicated service to the Village, Kathy will be transitioned from employment to an hourly consultant, as needed, effective November 3, 2023.
  • Rebecca Kent will be moved to the position of Court Clerk.
  • Rebecca Kent's salary will be increased by 2% from $21.53 to 21.96 in recognition of her additional responsibilities.
  • Seymone Rosenberg is to be hired as a Temporary Clerk in the Court office at $15.00/hr.