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NB#S CREATION AND FUNDING OF A NEW FULL-TIME ASSESSMENT CLERK POSITION WITHIN THE ASSESSMENT DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Assessment Department is responsible for maintaining accurate property records, processing exemptions, and assisting the public with valuation inquiries; and WHEREAS, anticipated staff retirements and scheduled leaves are projected to create operational coverage gaps within the department; and WHEREAS, the department's administrative workload is concurrently increasing due to an upcoming records digitization and data conversion project; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that a new full-time Assessment Clerk position is necessary to maintain administrative efficiency, meet statutory deadlines, and ensure high-quality public service; and WHEREAS, sufficient funds have been identified and are available within the current fiscal year budget to support the salary of this position. NOW, THEREFORE be it RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Orchard Park as follows: 1. Creation of Position: The position of full-time Assessment Clerk within the Assessment Department is hereby established. 2. Authorization to Hire: The Town Supervisor, or his designee, is authorized to initiate recruitment and fill the position in accordance with applicable New York State Civil Service Law, the applicable collective bargaining agreement, and the Town's personnel policies. 3. Compensation and Benefits: The Assessment Clerk position shall be compensated within the approved salary range of 0004 at $20.30\hourly, plus standard benefits, effective 10/01/2026 4. Funding Source: The costs associated with this position shall be funded from the available funds from the currently unfilled part-time clerk position.