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Commissioners hire interim county administrator amid debate over hourly pay and timeline
Summary
The board approved an interim administrator contract starting May 7; commissioners debated hourly vs. salary pay, expected hours, total cost and the need to begin a full-time hiring process while the interim serves.
Gratiot County commissioners approved hiring an interim county administrator under a short-term hourly contract and set a start date for the appointee, drawing objections from some members over hourly pay and projected cost.
Commissioners moved to hire the proposed candidate and sign the interim contract with a start date of May 7. Commissioner Tim moved the hiring; Commissioner George seconded. The roll call recorded multiple yes votes and one recorded no;…
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