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Flagler County sets interim-administrator search schedule and names temporary signatory authority
Summary
At the Jan. 23 special meeting, Flagler County commissioners authorized Lori Bailey Brown as a temporary signing authority (with Faith named as alternate) and discussed options, pay ranges and a proposed timeline for narrowing candidates for an interim county administrator; the county had received about 16–17 applications at that time.
The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 23 authorized Lori Bailey Brown to serve as signatory authority for funding and grant documents during the transition between administrators and named Faith (last name recorded inconsistently in the transcript) as her alternate, Deputy County Administrator Sally Sherman said.
Sherman told the board she recommended the signatory appointment to ensure continuity for grant and fund-related approvals in the brief interval between her departure and the board hiring an interim administrator. She said she had spoken with both employees and that the alternate is expected to be meticulous about supporting documentation.
The board moved and unanimously approved the appointment after the chair opened public comment and no one spoke. The chair announced the motion carried unanimously.
Sherman also reviewed actions taken to recruit an interim county administrator: the board met on Jan. 14 to discuss process, and on Jan. 15 the county posted the interim-administrator announcement via NeoGov and distributed it to national job boards and professional associations. “Right now...we've got 16–17 applications to date,” Sherman told the board.
Sherman outlined options for hiring (contracted interim vs. temporary standard hire), implications for benefits and retirement-system eligibility, sample salary ranges from several counties, and a proposed schedule: the position closes Jan. 28, a compiled applications notebook will be ready Jan. 29, commissioners would each select top candidates between Jan. 29 and Feb. 4, then narrow applicants and conduct background checks and interviews leading to a group interview and final selection at a special meeting or regular board meeting.
Commissioners discussed whether to use an RFP/piggyback process, contract terms (housing/travel allowances for out-of-area candidates) and whether to schedule a workshop to vet the recruitment approach. Sherman recommended preserving hiring-protocol integrity and avoiding ex parte communications with applicants because communications can become public records.
Sherman urged that the board take advantage of staff while she and other administrators remain available to inform the process before her departure; commissioners thanked Sherman and commended staff for their work during the transition. The board adjourned after final comments.
