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Walsh County announces hires; consent agenda and permits approved
Summary
The commission welcomed a new defense attorney and a new deputy auditor, approved the consent agenda and routine permits, and heard staff updates on staffing and upcoming audits.
Walsh County used its employee‑time segment to introduce two new hires and to update commissioners on staffing in key offices.
New hires: Kelly introduced Stewart Askew as the county’s newest defense attorney; the speaker said Askew has prior indigent‑defense experience in Cavalier County and prior work in a state’s attorney’s office. Later, county staff announced they had hired Darren Sands as Deputy Auditor; the speaker said Sands holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and started the same day.
Consent agenda and routine approvals: the commission approved the consent agenda (monthly bills and minutes from the Aug. 19 regular meeting) on a voice vote. Later in the meeting, the commission approved two routine permits (a drainage permit and a utility permit burying overhead electric line) with a roll‑call vote recorded as: Amy — yes; Danny — yes; Bernie — yes; Paul — yes; Chair — yes.
Audit update and staffing: county staff said the on‑site review for the 2022 audit had been scheduled and that the county expected to have findings and a finalized 2022 audit by November, after which work on 2023 could start. Staff also said a part‑time records/organizing hire (Kathy) helped clear and consolidate courthouse vault materials.
No additional formal actions were taken during the staffing updates beyond routine approvals.
