The Crook County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 15 voted to delegate authority to County Manager Will Van Vactor to negotiate and sign documents related to a real estate transaction. Commissioners said delegation would allow staff to proceed without convening an executive session under ORS 192.660 and to return to the board if needed for final decisions.

Commissioners moved and seconded the authorization and approved it by voice vote. Manager Van Vactor confirmed the delegation would include negotiating with the potential buyer and signing necessary documents; the board noted it could re-engage if a formal decision was required.