HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-07-01-R RESUOLUTION NO. 2023 -7-0 =
CITY OF BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS
A RESOLUTION APPROVING OF THE HIRING OF AN INDEPENDENCE COUNTY
DEPUTY DISTRICT COURT CLERK
WHEREAS, Debbie Coker recently retired from her position as a deputy clerk from the
Independence County District Court after 19 years of dedicated an honorable service;
WHEREAS,that Independence County District Court Judge Chaney Taylor has requested that
Independence County hire a replacement for said position;
WHEREAS, it is Independence County's position that under Arkansas Code Annotated 16-
17-106,the governing body of the city of Batesville must approve the appointment of a deputy clerk;
WHEREAS,the City of Batesville disagrees with the County's position, and asserts its
position that the City of Batesville has no governing or operational control over the Independence
County District Court; and
WHEREAS, historically and currently, Independence County solely operates the
Independence County District Court, which includes all staffing decisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Batesville,
Arkansas:
Section 1: In order to resolve this dispute and in the interest of the promotion of justice
within our collective communities the city of Batesville, Arkansas approves of the hiring of a deputy
clerk at the Independence County District Court to replace Debbie Coker's position.
Section 2: That this resolution is nonbinding in nature as the City of Batesville currently
has no authority, nor has it historically, in the operation and staffing of Independence County District
Court.
ADOPTED THIS / DAY OF 4 , 2023.
APPROVED:
RICK ELUMBA ,
ATTEST:
DENISE JOHNST , CITY CLERK