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Board confirms recorder retirement, names interim recorder and starts competitive search for deputy
Summary
The board confirmed the retirement of Recorder Mary Betts effective April 1, appointed Michelle Werner as interim county recorder effective April 2 and authorized a competitive search to fill the chief deputy recorder position.
Houston County commissioners confirmed the retirement/resignation of Mary Betts, the county recorder, effective end of day April 1, 2025; appointed Michelle Werner as interim county recorder effective April 2; and authorized a competitive search to fill the now-open chief deputy recorder position.
Staff told the board the chief deputy recorder is able to perform the recorder’s duties with minimal additional training, which informed the recommendation to appoint Michelle Werner (chief deputy) as interim recorder at classification C43, step 5. The board also instructed human-resources staff to post a competitive vacancy for the full-time chief deputy recorder position; staff noted the position is budgeted.
Why it matters: The motion ensures continuity in recording services for property records and other recorder responsibilities while the county recruits for the vacated chief deputy slot. The board also retroactively confirmed the earlier resignation action, which had been approved at a February meeting but inadvertently left out of that meeting’s minutes.
Implementation notes
- Staff will update payroll and HR records for the interim appointment and post the chief deputy vacancy for competitive recruitment.
Ending
The board’s actions maintain continuity in the recorder’s office and start the recruitment process to fill the vacated chief-deputy role.
