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Commissioners begin discussion of transition plan following sheriff’s announced retirement
Summary
The county discussed next steps after the sheriff announced his retirement effective July 31. Commissioners debated whether to appoint an interim who intends to run in the next election, and directed staff to add a discussion of the interim process to the next agenda so the public and candidates can see proposed procedures.
Deschutes County commissioners used a portion of the June 23 meeting to discuss transition planning after Sheriff Vanderkam announced his retirement later this month.
The county clerk indicated the sheriff’s resignation would be binding as of 5 p.m. on June 26 under the statute cited in the clerk’s office. Commissioners said they want an open, public and…
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