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Nicholas County acknowledges emergency management director's resignation; plans to swear in Chief French
Summary
The court accepted the resignation of emergency management director Mister McDowell effective October 30 and indicated plans to swear in Chief French as director; court members said the salary will remain at the prior director's level and staff will complete required paperwork.
The fiscal court acknowledged receipt of a resignation letter from Mister McDowell, who indicated he will step down as the county’s emergency management director effective October 30.
Court members discussed succession options and the judge said it was his plan to swear in Chief French as the director. The judge said the court would keep the salary at the same level previously paid to Mister Michael (the prior director) and that the position is already budgeted; members agreed that the current salary schedule will apply.
Court members signaled support for building internal capacity by involving several younger staff and volunteers in administrative tasks so that future leaders are prepared. The court moved to acknowledge the resignation and to proceed with swearing in Chief French; the motion was seconded and voice votes in the record signaled approval.
Implementation steps discussed included formal acknowledgment of the resignation, swearing in Chief French, and following the established salary schedule as budgeted. The court emphasized continuity of coverage for emergency services during the staffing transition.
