Committee disposes deputy sheriff eligibility list; county exploring change to hiring policy

The Dunn County Judicial and Law Committee voted to dispose of the deputy sheriff eligibility list pursuant to county ordinance, clearing the way for the sheriffs office to proceed with hiring steps.

The sheriff explained that under the county civil-service ordinance the committee must "dispose of the list" before the department can proceed with new hires, because many candidates on the list are not certified or have withdrawn. He told the committee he is working with corporation counsel to abolish the ordinance and replace it with an internal hiring policy that would remove the ordinance requirement and the need for committee approval on disposal.

The committee moved and seconded a motion to dispose of the list; the chair called the voice vote and members responded "Aye." The motion passed. Committee members indicated support for updating the ordinance to a policy to simplify future hiring processes.

Staff said the revision would be brought forward through the corporation counsel and returned to the committee when a formal change is ready for consideration.