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Lake County board weighs interim 9-1-1 director options — under sheriff, contractor or internal supervisor
Summary
Board members discussed appointing an interim director to relieve the current 9-1-1 director’s workload and to give staff time to rebuild capacity; options included recruiting an outside contractor, a part‑time retired director, the under sheriff, or promoting an internal supervisor.
Lake County’s 9-1-1 Authority discussed whether to appoint an interim 9-1-1 director to fill leadership gaps and relieve workload from the current director.
The discussion, which the board said was preliminary, surveyed several options: appointing the under sheriff in a temporary capacity, hiring a contractor or consultant from a vendor, recruiting a recently retired director from a larger center on a part‑time basis, or elevating an internal supervisor.
Board members expressed concern about appointing the under sheriff because that office already faces staffing and operational demands. One participant said appointing the under sheriff risks “being spread way too thin” because the sheriff’s priorities rightfully take precedence over dispatch duties.
A board member suggested contracting with an outside specialist or using a consultant as an interim, which would require reallocating funds. Jackie (a vendor representative present during the meeting) mentioned that a contractor could be a viable interim option and that this could be folded into a consulting contract if the board chose that path.
Members also discussed whether a part‑time interim director could be effective if the board narrowed the interim’s scope to a short list of priorities. The board asked staff to compile a list of potential local and out‑of‑county candidates, and to return with more information and cost estimates at a later meeting.
The group also noted that hiring an interim director is not the only pathway: the board could prioritize hiring or promoting a second supervisor internally to take on operational duties while a permanent director search continues. Staff identified internal candidates who might qualify for a supervisor role and said hiring for that supervisor position is already underway.
The personnel portion of the meeting later moved into executive session under CRS 24‑6‑402(4)(f) for a personnel discussion; the motion was seconded and carried by a voice vote.
No formal interim‑director appointment was made at the meeting; board members asked staff to collect potential candidates, estimate part‑time versus full‑time costs and place the item on a future agenda for decision.
