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Decatur County to hire new EMA director at $55,000, commissioners say
Summary
The Decatur County Board of Commissioners agreed to hire a new Emergency Management Agency director and to set the candidate’s salary at $55,000, officials said. County and state shares of payroll costs, pension and FICA implications were discussed and the county will adjust next year’s budget accordingly.
Commissioners for Decatur County agreed at the meeting to hire a new Emergency Management Agency director and to set the successful candidate’s salary at $55,000, county officials said.
The decision matters because the county bears part of the salary and related payroll costs. “As you know, Brad Spears resigned as the EMA director, and we were looking for a new EMA director,” Commissioner Brian Renee said, describing the hiring process, which drew 16 applicants and five interviews. He said the county…
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