Commissioners codify hiring moratorium and accept department resolutions

May 27, 2025

Commissioners reviewed numerous departmental resolutions and accepted a board‑directed moratorium on filling general‑fund, unfunded or non‑budgeted positions for the remainder of 2025, with case‑by‑case exceptions allowed if revenue and need are demonstrated.

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County staff read a slate of resolutions and departmental requests, including HUD e‑lock access for Community Development staff, sidewalk change orders, retirements and advertising for bid packages. The County Administrator presented a resolution codifying the board’s direction to "declare a moratorium on filling general fund, unfunded, or non budgeted employment positions for the remainder of 2025" and to maintain employment complements at 2025 adopted budget levels unless otherwise authorized.

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