Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Personnel Recruitment topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Commission approves up to $60,000 for finance director recruitment
Summary
Commissioners approved spending up to $60,000 for a national search to recruit a new finance director; some members questioned the ceiling but the request passed.
Sumner County commissioners approved an authorization to spend up to $60,000 to hire a recruitment firm for a national search for the county’s next finance director.
Several commissioners questioned whether $60,000 was high relative to typical executive-search fees. One commenter noted private-sector search fees often run 10% to 20% of annual salary; commissioners said the appropriation language is “up to” $60,000, so the county will not be required to spend the full amount. Staff said this authorization allows the county to engage a professional recruiter and advance the recruitment process.
There was discussion about which committee or authority should lead the recruitment and whether the financial-management committee’s procedures apply; staff and commissioners agreed to proceed so the search can begin but to coordinate which body will manage the process.
The motion to approve the authorization carried on the floor.
