Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 7/21/2026
Item Status: New
From: Harry D'Olive, Probate Judge
Deidra Hanak, Personnel Director
Submitted by: Bo Bonner, Assistant Personnel Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Probate Office - Appointment of Chief Clerk of Probate
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Acknowledge the appointment of Jessica Jackson to fill the open Chief Clerk of Probate position (#603) and approve a salary at grade S323 of $110,000.00 annually to be effective no sooner than July 28, 2026.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Code of Alabama, section 45-2-120.12, states that "One appointed employee position may be filled by the judge of probate which position shall be designated chief clerk." The Probate Judge respectfully requests that the above recommendation is approved.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $110,000.00 - budgeted
Budget line item(s) to be used: 10051300.51130 - Salaries and Wages
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Personnel - Implement Changes
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A