Meeting Type: BCC Work Session
Meeting Date: 2/26/2019
Item Status: New
From: Dr. Brian Pierce, County Coroner
Ronald Cink, Budget Director
Submitted by: Shanna Bonner, Administrative Assistant I
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Approval of Appointment of One Deputy Coroner of Baldwin County, Alabama
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
As requested, in writing to the Baldwin County Commission, by the Coroner of Baldwin County, the Honorable Dr. Brian Pierce, and pursuant to Section 11-5-34 of the Code of Alabama (1975), approve:
1) The appointment of Stephen Street as Deputy Coroner of Baldwin County, Alabama, further, approve Deputy Coroner Street’s compensation at $750.00 per month and eligible personal car mileage at the prevailing IRS rate in the official performance of the Deputy Coroner, said appointment, salary, compensation and eligibility applicable car mileage becoming effective March 6, 2019.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: Section 11-5-34 of the Code of Alabama (1975) authorizes the Coroner of a county the ability to appoint Deputy Coroners: however, said appointments must be approved by the applicable County Commission and, furthermore, any compensation provided said Deputy Coroners must be approved by a majority of the members of the applicable County Commission. Furthermore, Alabama law requires the Coroner’s appointment of Deputy Coroners to be in writing and filed in the Office of the Coroner and Office of the Judge of Probate. Furthermore, said portion of Alabama law requires all Deputy Coroners to file with the Judge of Probate the bond and oath of office required by law for the Coroner.
Note: At this time, Coroner’s Office staff is coordinating with Finance and Accounting Department to obtain the bond for Deputy Coroner Street. A copy of the bond will be attached to the agenda item prior to Commission’s formal approval of March 6, 2019.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Deputy Coroner Street - $750.00 per month plus mileage reimbursement
Budget line item(s) to be used: 52400.5150
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?
Yes
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: Administration send correspondence to:
Stephen Street
Deputy Coroner
3770 Highland Street,
Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542
cc:
The Honorable Brian Pierce
Coroner
Baldwin County, Alabama
P.O. Box 2647
Robertsdale, Alabama 36567
Ron Cink, Budget Director
Kim Creech, Clerk Treasurer
Eva Cutsinger, Senior Accountant
Brandy Karl, Admin. Support, Coroner
Shanna Bonner, Admin. Support, Coroner
Administration - Record all documents at Probate Office, scan to files, originals placed in Bond Book.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A