The Mono County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement to appoint Leslie Chapman as interim finance director following the retirement of current finance director Janet Dutcher.

County Administrative Officer Sandra Moberly explained the contract provides interim leadership while the county recruits a permanent finance director. Moberly said Chapman is already assisting the county in an advisory capacity and will formally assume the interim finance-director role on Oct.13, the board-approved correction to the contract start date.

Chapman previously served in county leadership roles and, according to staff, is familiar with the county’s finance operations and many staff members. The board voted to approve the contract as corrected; the vote was recorded as unanimous.

Staff said Chapman will coordinate with existing finance staff and the County Administrative Officer to ensure continuity of operations and to support the recruitment for a permanent finance director.