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Committee authorizes finance director to engage search firms for national recruitment
Summary
The General Operations Committee authorized the finance director to make preliminary contact with search firms about a national recruitment to replace the county finance director; members asked staff to return with proposals and timeline details.
The committee authorized the finance director to engage search firms for preliminary discussions about conducting a national search for a finance director replacement.
Commissioners discussed timing, the possible impact of state law on selection authority, and whether the search should be local, regional or national. Several members said a national pool is likely necessary for a candidate with the experience required by the county’s size and statutory reporting obligations.
One commissioner asked that the finance director gather initial quotes and return proposals to this committee. The motion authorized staff to make initial contact and collect proposals; the committee did not appropriate search-firm funds at the meeting but requested cost estimates in advance of any contracting decision.
Members also discussed contract considerations for the incoming finance director, including potential shadowing time and whether the contract and salary terms should be set early in order to attract qualified candidates. The committee asked the finance director to bring back proposals and suggested contract‑term guidance for later discussion.
The motion approved only initial engagement (requests for proposals and quotes); any final procurement and contract would require further committee and full commission approval.
