Fiscal Court adopts resolution requiring prior court approval for pay increases

Franklin County Fiscal Court adopted a resolution at its Feb. 28, 2024 meeting clarifying that any increase in compensation for deputies and assistants falls under the purview of the Fiscal Court and must receive prior court approval.

Squire Richard Tanner moved and Squire Eric Whisman seconded the resolution, which cites KRS 64.535(4) — the statutory authority the court referenced — and states that increases in compensation, including those resulting from promotion or performance, "shall only be made with the prior approval of the Franklin County Fiscal Court." The motion passed with Squires Sherry Sebastian, J.W. Blackburn, Kelly Dycus, Scotty Tracy, Richard Tanner, Eric Whisman and County Judge/Executive Michael Mueller recorded as voting in favor.

The resolution, as recorded in the minutes, places hiring and pay-change decisions for deputies and assistants under express court review; the meeting record does not specify implementation steps or an effective date beyond the court's adoption.

The court adjourned at 8:14 p.m.