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County to hold public hearing on creating a standalone Communications and Engagement Department
Summary
The board held a public hearing on a proposal to convert the County Manager’s communications division into a standalone Communications and Engagement Department by resolution, transferring 10 existing FTEs and using a funded vacant appraiser position to create a director role; no new funds or FTEs were requested.
Johnson County held a public hearing Feb. 6 on a county‑manager recommendation to reorganize the administrative structure by converting the Communications Division into a standalone Communications and Engagement Department.
Julie Kearns, deputy county manager, explained the Home Rule Charter authorizes the Board of County Commissioners to alter the administrative organization of county government and that elevating communications to department…
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