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Newton County commissioners extend county manager’s administrative leave 7 days
Summary
The Newton County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to extend County Manager Cooper’s administrative leave for seven days, until the board’s next meeting on March 4, so staff can gather additional information.
The Newton County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to extend the administrative leave of County Manager Mr. Cooper for seven days, until the board’s next regular meeting on March 4, to give staff time to obtain additional information for the board.
The motion to extend the leave was made by Commissioner Edwards and seconded by Commissioner Lindsey; the board approved the motion four to one. Commissioner Henderson voted no.
Mr. Jockstetter, a staff member who spoke after the board returned from executive session, asked the board to consider a motion to…
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