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Commissioners ask for outside workforce analysis of Kootenai County Transit amid city funding talks
Summary
Commissioner Duncan proposed hiring an external consultant to conduct a workforce analysis of the county transit department to reflect current staff and processes and to support negotiations with cities about funding and possible joint powers arrangements. Commissioners sought clarity on costs and options before committing.
Kootenai County commissioners on Oct. 21 discussed a proposed workforce analysis of the county Transit Department aimed at aligning staffing and processes with current operations and supporting negotiations with cities over funding and governance.
Why it matters: Commissioners said an independent review would provide objective data to guide negotiations with cities considering shared responsibility or a joint powers agreement, and to ensure the county is not subsidizing services beyond agreed-upon levels.
Proposal and rationale
Commissioner Duncan said the Idaho Transportation Department’s recent inspection included recommendations (not formal findings)…
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