Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 10/6/2026
Item Status: New
From: Anu Gary, Commission Administrative Director
Submitted by: Braylee Austin, Administrative Support Specialist IV
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ITEM TITLE
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Baldwin County Legislative Delegation - Amendment to Employment Contract for Full-time Clerk Position
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
As Requested by the Baldwin County Legislative Delegation, approve the First Amendment to the Employment Contract between the Baldwin County Commission, the Baldwin County Legislative Delegation, and Jennifer Fitzgerald, applicable to the position of Legislative Delegation Full-time Clerk, subject to the terms set forth in the Employment Contract.
The amended Contract will commence October 19, 2026, and expire November 17, 2028.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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Recommendation
Background: The Baldwin County Legislative Delegation requests the County Commission approve an amendment to the Employment Contract for Jennifer Fitzgerald, Legislative Delegation Full-time Clerk.
GENERAL BACKGROUND:
Applicable Baldwin County local laws authorize, among other things, the Baldwin County Legislative Delegation to select personnel who serve at the pleasure of the Delegation; further, that the personnel may be considered County employees for the purpose of being eligible for benefits; further, that the personnel may contract for employment with either the Baldwin County Commission or Baldwin County Legislative Delegation; further, that the personnel are only paid said compensation and benefits from the Baldwin County Legislative Delegation Office Special Fund.
The Legislative Delegation sets the compensation, certain benefits, and evaluates the employee. The Commission administers a personnel system whereby the Legislative Delegation employee is considered a county employee (without merit classified protections), and the Commission maintains the special fund whereby the Legislative Delegation employee is compensated and benefits costs are derived.
Previous Commission action/date: November 6, 2025 - Approved the Employment Contract for Jennifer Fitzgerald.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $47,250.00 Annually
Budget line item(s) to be used: Baldwin County Legislative Delegation funds 10451904.51130
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?
Standard agreement.
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: This position is BC Legislative Delegation employee.
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: Administration
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Notice of Action email with copy of executed contract to Jennifer Fitzgerald.
cc: Deidra Hanak, Aislinn Stone, Christie Bezoari, Miles McDaniel, Monica English
Additional instructions/notes: Admin - add to Tickler for receipt of fully executed contract. Upload Contract and add to Legislative Delegation folder.