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Committee endorses draft to let counties choose full-time or part-time officials
Summary
The interim committee recommended favorably a draft bill that would allow counties to opt for full-time or part-time status for legislative and executive members by striking statutory lines that now restrict that choice; supporters said local budgets or staff capacity would determine the option.
The Political Subdivisions Interim Committee on Aug. 20 recommended favorably draft legislation that would allow counties to choose whether their legislative and executive officers serve on a part-time or full-time basis. Senator Winterton, sponsor of the draft, said the change simply "opens it up so that ... they do have an option to be full time or part time, and with pay." He said the draft removes statutory language that…
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