RESOLUTION NO. RS2012-245

A resolution providing additional compensation for the Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of his 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 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, on June 27, 2006, the Metropolitan Council adopted Resolution No. RS2006-1333 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; and,

WHEREAS, on June 8, 2011, the Metropolitan Council adopted Resolution No. RS2011-1676 revoking the ten percent (10%) additional compensation to Criminal Court Clerk David Torrence due to his documented work habits; and,

WHEREAS, Howard Gentry replaced David Torrence as the Criminal Court Clerk, to perform all the duties of the position, and to devote full time to accomplish this task; and,

WHEREAS, since the purpose of the additional compensation provided pursuant to T.C.A. § 8-24-102(j)(2) is to compensate the clerk for the additional duties and time required to serve multiple courts, it is appropriate for Criminal Court Clerk Howard Gentry to receive this ten percent (10%) additional compensation.

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 and Resolution No. RS2006-1333, the Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk shall be paid additional compensation in the amount of ten percent (10%) of his annual base salary for the purpose of compensating the Clerk 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: Megan Barry, Sean McGuire

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	May 15, 2012
Deferred:	May 15, 2012
Deferred:	June 5, 2012
Adopted:	June 19, 2012
Approved:	June 20, 2012
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