AURORA | The Aurora City Council approved a measure Monday that would transfer control of the city’s court administrator from the city council to the city manager’s office.

Under the Aurora Charter, the court administrator currently reports directly to the city council, one of only four positions. The administrator leads the city’s court administration office.

The ordinance was approved on first reading Monday by a seven-to-three vote, with council members Danielle Jurinsky, Steve Sundberg and Amsalu Kassaw opposed.

The ordinance said the change is intended to “streamline operations and align with best practices.” The administrator’s pay and benefits will still ultimately be set by city council, and staffing will remain tied to the city’s annual budget process.

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