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Walsh County auditor‑treasurer resigns; commissioners vote to advertise for auditor and payroll specialist
Summary
Auditor‑Treasurer Christie announced her resignation; commissioners agreed to advertise for an auditor‑treasurer and a payroll/benefits specialist and to retain a departing deputy part‑time during the transition.
Walsh County Auditor‑Treasurer Christie informed the Board of Commissioners on May 6 that she has submitted her resignation; the board discussed continuity plans and approved immediate advertising for a replacement auditor‑treasurer and for a payroll/benefits specialist.
Christie told the board she is leaving for personal reasons and that her departure was not related to county commissioners or their oversight; she offered to help with the transition. County staff and commissioners praised Christie’s work overseeing a recent software conversion and her role stabilizing the office during a difficult period.
County administration reported the deputy in the auditor’s office has also submitted notice but is willing to stay on part‑time to support the transition. Commissioners directed staff to advertise the full‑time auditor‑treasurer position and to advertise a payroll/benefits specialist position; they also authorized the county administrator to review and, if necessary, adjust the pay scale for the payroll specialist to attract suitable candidates.
Commissioners discussed the heavy workload tied to payroll and benefits administration and whether the county should split HR and payroll duties, hire a dedicated payroll specialist, or contract payroll services. County staff described conversations with outside HR/payroll professionals who said combining full HR technical responsibilities and payroll in one role is not ideal; several commissioners urged the county to advertise promptly to fill the most critical functions and to retain the deputy part‑time during the transition.
On motion, the board approved advertising for the auditor‑treasurer and payroll specialist positions, retaining the deputy part‑time during transition, and updating pay lines as necessary. Commissioners also asked staff to review the auditor‑treasurer job description and to consult with department leaders about the payroll role’s scope before finalizing the advertisement.
