Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the creation of a position in the Non-Departmental budget for the purpose of military leave.

During the FY25 budget process, we created two "pseudo" positions in the Non-Departmental budget for known individuals who were out on extended military leave.  These pseudo-positions were then approved by the Commissioners Court during the adoption of the budget.  Recently, PCN #0090 received military orders for a four-year assignment and has opted for a payout of military leave as allowable under USERRA (Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act) and Williamson County Policy.  The total funding needed for this payout and the creation of a third military leave position is $5,330.38 (salary and fringe).  This is based on the first 15 days (or 120 hours) of pay as well as accrued leave in the amount of 35.10 hours.  The budgeted salary for this position is $4,309.12 and the last day worked will be 2/21/2025.  Creation of the pseudo position will be effective 2/22/2025.  We are recommending the use of funding created for succession planning positions/slots that are not anticipated to be used this fiscal year.