Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a policy exception for a new hire within the All-District Courts department for the position Director of District Court Administration,1905.

The selected candidate for the role has extensive leadership and government experience. No additional funds would be needed, as the request would be to pay the candidate the budgeted amount of $140,046.68 already on the position. Current policy allows leadership to hire employees at 15% over the minimum of the grade. This position is graded a B.40, with the minimum set at $111,597.56 and 15% over the minimum is $128,337.20.  The amount requested would be approx. 25% over the minimum.