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Mr. Zitterkopf stated that a diligent candidate should have read the statutes starting with Article 23-15. There are 30 statutes regarding the duties af the office and this is the secand one. Ziola questioned who makes the appointment and the appointments are made by the elected official. Mr. Zitterkopf stated that going forward the statute will be followed. Arnold noted that traditionally there was always a deputy. Arnold made a motion and McFarland seconded to authorize the Register of Deeds to appoint a Deputy Register of Deeds. Quandt expressed conc�rn that this is the second time there have been issues with this office. Mr. Schuppan stated that when the people af Hall County are concerned they can make the decision. The vote on the motion was taken. Arnold, Lancaster, McFarland, Purdy, Quandt, Schuppan and Ziola all voted yes and none voted no. Motian carried. 17. APPROVE BI WEEKLY PAY CLAIMS AND REGULAR CLAIMS—The board members received the board preapproval list. Information on step increases for two Register of Deeds employees was discussed. It was determined that one increase was after the 6 month probation period and the other one was a step increase. The steps are normally annual increases. Mr. Zitterkopf stated that the county attorney may award an increase after the probation period is over. Discussion was held and step increases are not addressed in the handbook. Arnold noted that it goes back to the issue that the elected official is not treated different it is because the official is acting different. This was an issue last year but as long as the budget does not go over it is not an issue. There is the ballot issue but Lancaster noted that the ballat issue is for more efficient government. Mr. McFarland stated that the increase should be paid it is not specifically in the handbook. Mr. Schuppan noted as per the conversation yesterday that may the intent to run the budget in th� , red. Mr. Quandt agreed that it should be paid but the board should take a stand. Discussion was held and if the budget daes nat go over it wan't be a problem. Lancaster nated that the board has a good relationship with most of the county officials. Ziola made a motion and Arnold seconded to approve the bi weekly pay claims and all of the regular claims except Office Net. Arnold, Lancaster, McFarland, Purdy, Quandt, Schuppan and Ziola all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. Ziola made a motion and Schuppan seconded to approve the claim for Office Net. Arnold, Lancaster, Purdy, Quandt, Schuppan and Ziola all voted yes and none voted no. McFarland abstained because he has a business relationship with Office Net. Motion carried. COMMITTEE OR BOARD MEMBER REPORTS -- Lancaster noted that the probation affice will be getting new deputies and there was discussion about the office space in the building. Mr Schutz manages the spac� needs well but h� would like to talk to the board concerning this. 6