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Board appoints interim public defense director and grants signing authority
Summary
The Board unanimously appointed Stan Myers as interim director of the county Office of Public Defense and authorized him to sign office documents; the interim appointment runs through 2026 or until a permanent director is selected.
The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution appointing Stan Myers as interim director of the county Office of Public Defense and granted him signing authority for the office. The appointment directs county staff to employ Myers under the agreed interim employment terms at $12,917 per month. Commissioners noted the appointment is expected to run through Dec. 31, 2026, or until a permanent director is selected, aligning the public defense director’s term with county prosecutor elections as required by statute. The board approved a separate resolution granting signing authority to the interim director for routine office matters. A formal employment agreement, including the salary and term, was approved by the board and will be executed by the chair. Commissioners directed HR to finalize onboarding paperwork. Ending: The county will coordinate onboarding and administrative transition and will publish the interim appointment in compliance with county policies.
