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Cowlitz County officials agree to allow part‑time animal control officer access to county credit card
Summary
County staff asked commissioners to permit a part‑time animal control officer to carry a county credit card for after‑hours veterinary and fuel needs; commissioners signaled approval, noting the card limit and current policy.
Katrina, budget and finance manager with the sheriff’s office, told commissioners Wednesday that the county’s credit‑card policy restricts cards to full‑time employees but requested an exception for a new part‑time animal control officer who will fill in for other officers and work after hours.
The part‑time officer will use the card for routine after‑hours needs such as veterinary bills and, when necessary, fuel in areas without departmental gas cards. Katrina said the department’s credit cards carry a $1,500 limit and noted deputies already carry county cards for on‑scene needs.
Commissioners expressed support. One commissioner said, “I think we’re fine with that, Katrina,” and the staffer thanked the board.
The request was presented as an administrative exception to existing policy; staff did not record a formal roll‑call vote in the transcript. The sheriff’s office will proceed with the process of documenting the board’s approval for the part‑time position to be issued a card, subject to the county’s control and spending limits.
No legal citations or ordinance numbers were referenced during the discussion, and no additional restrictions or new policy language were offered on the record.
