A resolution providing additional compensation to the Davidson County Circuit Court Clerk and the Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of their base compensation, pursuant to T.C.A. § 8-24-102(j)(2).

WHEREAS, T.C.A. § 8-24-102(j)(2) provides that county legislative bodies may provide to a clerk of court who serves more than one (1) court in the county additional compensation in the amount of ten percent (10%) of such clerk's base compensation; and

WHEREAS, T.C.A. § 8-24-102(j)(2) further provides that the additional compensation to be paid to clerks of court serving more than one court in the county shall be for the purpose of compensating the clerk for the additional duties and time required to serve multiple courts; and

WHEREAS, the Davidson County Circuit Court Clerk serves the eight Circuit Courts, the Civil Division of the General Sessions Court, and the Metropolitan Traffic Courts; and

WHEREAS, the Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk is responsible for the operation of the criminal courts, which includes both General Sessions Court and State Trial Court; and

WHEREAS, in order for such an increase in compensation to be valid, T.C.A. § 8-24-102(j)(2) provides that the county legislative body must approve the increase by resolution; and

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan County Council desires to provide additional compensation to the Davidson County Circuit Court Clerk and the Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk in the amount of ten percent (10%) of their base salary, as allowed by state law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. Pursuant to T.C.A. § 8-24-102, the Davidson County Circuit Court Clerk and the Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk shall be paid additional compensation in the amount of ten percent (10%) of their annual base salary for the purpose of compensating the Clerks for the additional duties and time required to serve multiple courts.

Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Amanda McClendon

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	June 6, 2006
Deferred:	June 6, 2006
Deferred:	June 20, 2006
Adopted:	June 27, 2006
Approved:	June 29, 2006
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