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Commissioners authorize conditional deputy hire after staff says current-year budget exhausted
5834826 · September 18, 2025
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Summary
The Burke County Board of Commissioners authorized hiring a deputy sheriff effective Oct. 1, contingent on funds becoming available after a resignation. County staff said the sheriff's office has exhausted its FY2025 budget and the hire cannot be added to payroll until the new fiscal year.
The Burke County Board of Commissioners voted to authorize the hiring of a deputy sheriff effective Oct. 1, contingent on the availability of funds when the new fiscal year begins. Commissioner Kelly moved to allow the hire on Oct. 1 if funds are available; Commissioner Lively seconded…
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