Board approves classification evaluation for domestic violence court coordinator

The Kootenai County Board of Commissioners approved an initial classification evaluation to create a domestic violence court coordinator position for the county's specialized domestic violence docket. Tess Pite presented the evaluation using Korn Ferry methodology and said the role aligns with market comparables and similar coordinator positions in the county.

Commissioners discussed who should bear ongoing costs, noting that the state provides a standard contribution and other counties have historically supplemented the program. One commissioner said the county has an obligation to pay full steps and benefits when an employee is placed on Kootenai County payroll, and warned that the county cannot indefinitely absorb costs if the state or other counties do not increase contributions.

A motion to approve the initial classification was made and seconded; the board voted and the motion carried. The vote was recorded as 'Aye' by Commissioner Duncan and the chair (recorded in the minutes as Chair Metairie).