Discussion and possible action to approve a one-time exception to the operational order and approve an hourly rate of $48.08 for a temporary part-time employee in the District Attorney’s Office from July through December 31, 2025, and any other matters incident thereto. The operational general order states that pay for part-time employees cannot exceed $15.00/hour unless specific approval is authorized by the Commissioners Court. [Account #1001-2260-001-412000 (Part-Time Account)]

Issue: The District Attorney’s Office is requesting to hire a temporary part-time employee to move our current System Analyst. He is scheduled to resign on August 22, 2025. The proposed hourly rate of $48.08 is necessary to retain the current System Analyst so he can train the new System Analyst. This position bares critical system operational responsibilities.
 
Solution: Seek Commissioners Court approval to authorize a temporary exception to the $15.00/hour cap, allowing the District Attorney's Office to offer $48.08/hour for the training and onboarding of a 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.

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