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County clerk seeks time to redesign finance structure; proposes temporary CPA retainer option
Summary
Baker County Clerk Stacy Arnold told commissioners she needs time to work with the county manager on a finance-office restructuring and requested latitude to return with salary estimates and a staffing plan. She and commissioners discussed using retained CPAs or part-time contractors rather than hiring a full-time budget person.
County Clerk Stacy Arnold told the board she will delay delivering a final clerk's-office budget as she and the county manager complete a planned restructure of finance staff. Arnold said she had jury duty and other scheduling conflicts that delayed work but emphasized she has begun outreach to similarly sized counties and potential consultants.
Arnold said local governments vary…
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