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County administrator proposes part-time deputy role; committee forwards stipend plan to full board
Summary
The county administrator presented a proposal to designate a deputy administrator drawn from internal staff to lead projects and provide coverage during absences. The committee approved sending a 10-hour/week stipend proposal (about $20,000 annually) to the full county board for consideration.
The Richland County administrator asked the Executive and Finance Standing Committee on May 13 to authorize an ongoing deputy administrator role, filled internally and expected to take on roughly 10 hours per week of duties to lead projects and provide coverage when the administrator is absent.
The administrator described a proposed job description and a stipend approach rather than a full new hire. The committee discussed how the position would relate to the county's ongoing wage-scale review. The administrator said the $20,000-per-year stipend proposal represents roughly 60% of the administrator's salary prorated for 10 hours per week; committee members noted part-time roles were not included in the recently completed wage study and recommended routing the matter through the wage study process if the committee desired permanent placement on the scale.
Why it matters: committee members said a deputy would preserve continuity and provide a designated decision-maker when the administrator is on leave. Several members referenced past interim arrangements and said the county needs a single person who can make routine operational decisions in the administrator's absence.
Outcome: the committee voted to forward the proposal to the full county board for consideration. Staff said they will identify internal candidates if the board approves implementation.
Next steps: the proposal will go to the full county board; if approved, staff will identify candidate(s), determine whether to adopt the stipend or add the role to the wage scale, and establish duties and coverage expectations.
