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Amherst County approves one‑time bonuses for full‑time staff and $250 for regular part‑time employees
Summary
The board approved a one‑time bonus program—1.5% to full‑time employees and a $250 one‑time payment to regular part‑time staff—funded from the general fund; county staff estimated the county cost at roughly $201,000 after state reimbursements and projected carryover.
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors approved a one‑time employee bonus plan, adopting a motion to provide a 1.5% bonus to full‑time county employees and a $250 one‑time payment for regular part‑time employees.
Staff finance director Stacy McBride presented five options for distributing a 1.5% bonus tied to state bonus programs and explained how state reimbursements and local matches affect county cost. After discussion of funding sources and timing, Supervisor Martin moved to provide bonuses to full‑time employees and $250 to regular…
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