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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This agreement is between Tirsa C. Butler (Commissioner),
and Mason County Superior Court (Court) and Mason County
(County) .
The parties to this agreement, in consideration of the
terms and conditions set out below, agree as follows:
Section One - Appointment of Commissioner
Pursuant to RCW 2.24.010, the Court hereby appoints Tirsa
C. Butler as Court Commissioner for a term beginning January 1,
2024 and ending December 31, 2024, and she hereby accepts such
appointment and agrees to act as Court Commissioner pursuant to
the terms and conditions set forth herein.
Section Two - Responsibilities and Duties of Commissioner
1. Pursuant to RCW 2.24.020, Commissioner shall, before
entering upon the duties of such office, take and subscribe an
oath to support the Constitution of the United States, the
Constitution of the State of Washington, and to perform the
duties of such office fairly and impartially and to the best of
his or her ability.
2. Commissioner shall perform his or her duties under the
direction of, and in accordance with the policies, procedures
and timelines established by the Court.
3. Commissioner's work schedule shall be 40 hours per
week, normally to be scheduled during regular business hours of
Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours outside of regular court hours may be required
as otherwise scheduled.
4. Commissioner shall regularly preside over court
dockets including but not limited to:
Therapeutic Courts
Involuntary Treatment Court
Probate/Guardianship
Domestic Relations
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Domestic Violence and Anti -harassment
Ex parte
5. During the hours established by the work schedule
herein, Commissioner may also be required to perform other
duties, such as, (1) hear and decide civil, domestic, probate,
juvenile and/or adult criminal matters authorized by LCrR 4.2;
(2) review requests for temporary orders in domestic violence
petitions and other ex parte order requests; and (3) other
matters as arranged by the Court.
6. Commissioner will successfully complete the Washington
Judicial College and shall comply with Continuing Judicial
Education requirements as set out in GR 26.
Section Three - Compensation
Pursuant to RCW 2.24.030, County agrees to pay Commissioner
for the work set out in the schedule herein a salary at the rate
of 85% of the salary of a Superior Court Judge. As of July 1,
2023 Commissioner's rate of pay is as follows: $15,398.53 per
month ($88.84 per hour) for a total annual salary of
$184,782.35. As of July 1, 2024 Commissioner's rate of pay is
as follows: $16,168.49 per month ($93.28 per hour) for a total
annual salary of $194,021.85.
Section Four - Benefits/Deductions
Commissioner shall be eligible for all benefits available
to Mason County employees within Chapters 6 and 7 of the Mason
County Personnel Policies. Commissioner shall receive the same
insurance premium contribution as regular full-time employees.
Deductions by County from Commissioner's pay will include
applicable taxes, an amount equal to an employee's contribution
for applicable benefits and other deductions required by federal
and state law.
Section Five - Integration Clause
This agreement embodies the whole agreement between the
parties. This agreement shall supersede all previous
communications, representations or agreements, either verbal or
written, between the parties.
Section Six - Written Modification as Necessary
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There may be no modification of this agreement, except in
writing, executed with the same formalities as this instrument.
Section Seven - Termination
This agreement shall terminate immediately should
Commissioner not be in good standing with the Washington State
Bar Association. Additionally, Court or Commissioner may
terminate this agreement for any reason upon thirty (30) days
written notice delivered to the other party. Actual delivery by
Commissioner of a written notice to terminate to the Presiding
Judge will constitute notice.
Signed this 6114 day of
1)ZgmaY, , 2023:
MASON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
DAVID STEVENS, Judge
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Signed this aI day of
2023:
TIRSA C. BUTLER
Approved as to form:
MASON COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
Signed this +0\-1A, day of
1C)eremY , 2023:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
''SHARON TRASK
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I, Tirsa C. Butler, acknowledge receipt of a copy of Mason
County's Non -Discrimination and Harassment Policy (chapter 12 of
the Personnel Policies). I shall abide by this policy and that
of state and federal laws that preclude discrimination on the
basis of a person's race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, ethnicity, age, sex, marital status, veteran's status,
sexual orientation, or disability (known or perceived).
Signed:
TIRSA C. BUTLE
Date:
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