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.

-an exception was approved from August 22, 2025, to December 31, 2026, on 07/17/2025 for this employee.

-extension was granted from January 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026 on 05-11-2026 for this employee.