Board abolishes elected public‑administrator post, creates county post and approves temporary contract to clear backlog

Feb 6, 2025

After the elected public administrator resigned, the board unanimously approved an ordinance to abolish the elected office, created a new county public administrator position at pay grade 205, and authorized a temporary contract with Compassionate Solutions Inc. while the county hires staff and reorganizes estate administration.

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The Douglas County Board unanimously adopted an ordinance that abolishes the elected office of public administrator and establishes a county‑administered public administrator function. Commissioners also approved a new county position and a short‑term contract to address an immediate case backlog.

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