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Madison County accepts county attorney resignation and appoints Damian McGuire as acting county attorney
Summary
The board accepted Erin Hardesty’s resignation, declared the county‑attorney office vacant, and approved a resolution appointing Damian McGuire as acting county attorney effective the next day; the board also set a recruitment timeline and discussed publication and interview procedures tied to statutory deadlines.
The Madison County Board of Supervisors accepted the resignation of County Attorney Erin Hardesty and declared the office vacant for the purpose of filling it by appointment. Board counsel reviewed statutory deadlines and the publication schedule needed to solicit and interview candidates and explained that the board must hold appointment action within the statutory windows (publication and a 40‑day appointment deadline were discussed).
Members set dates and logistics for recruiting: publish notice, allow an application window, hold interviews (staff suggested December dates for interviews and appointment meetings), permit closed‑session interviews at the candidate’s request but require public deliberation, and ensure the appointed attorney meets residency requirements before swearing‑in.
The board approved a resolution appointing Damian McGuire as acting county attorney effective the following day until the vacancy is filled. Supervisors thanked staff who supported the transition and discussed next steps for advertisement, interviews and candidate selection within the timeframes counsel identified.
