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County Settles Outline to Recruit New Administrator, Flyer Targeted After Labor Day
Summary
County staff presented a recruitment timeline for a new county administrator to start April 1, 2026, targeting a recruitment flyer release after Labor Day and aiming for a February employment agreement.
County Administrator Philip Smith and Human Resources Director Marilyn Leamer presented a proposed recruitment schedule on July 22 for hiring a new county administrator to begin April 1, 2026. Smith said the target is "to have an employment agreement with a new county administrator sometime in February," and staff proposed releasing a recruitment flyer shortly after Labor Day.
The timeline includes initial candidate screening by HR, potential use of a recruiting firm if the first round of applicants does not yield a satisfactory shortlist, and department head and public input to shape an ideal candidate profile. Smith and Leamer said they will present candidate profile materials and seek feedback in the August 5 and September 2 8:30 a.m. work sessions.
Commissioners discussed indicators for whether to hire an outside recruitment consultant; staff said the likely indicator is an unsatisfactory first round of candidates and that the plan includes a contingency to restart or engage a consultant when needed.
