Assembly discusses designation of temporary administrative official; staff to update resolution after consultation

Under unfinished business the assembly discussed Resolution FYY2025‑20, which designates who would serve as the temporary administrative official in the event of the borough manager’s absence or disability.

Borough staff referenced Kodiak Island Borough Code 2.450.09, which the manager said requires an administrative official to be a permanent borough employee with at least two years of service. Staff advised that, under that provision, several department directors (including the acting finance and administration director) do not meet the two‑year requirement; the only current department director meeting the stated tenure requirement is the E&F (engineering & facilities) director (Conrad), who had been proposed in a related resolution for the primary administrative official role.

Assembly members said they wished to avoid naming someone who is not present without first consulting that individual. The manager observed that when Conrad previously served as acting manager, he had used Jenna as the administrative official in his absence, and several members indicated they were comfortable with Conrad serving in that role or with naming Jenna if she confirmed willingness to serve. The manager said she would discuss options with Jenna and update the resolution accordingly. Earlier in the meeting one assembly member said he had moved to postpone the item previously because the information available at the prior meeting was limited; the item remains on the assembly's unfinished business list pending the manager's consultation and a revised resolution.