The Crook County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 30 authorized county staff to sign a personnel action promoting James Staniffenberg to road supervisor, and discussed related reorganization within the road department intended to remain within the approved budget.

County staff told the board that Brad had appointed James Staniffenberg to the road-supervisor position and asked the board to give Will authority to sign the promotion paperwork. "I'm looking for authority to sign that PA for the promotion," a county staff member said during the meeting. Commissioners discussed eliminating two existing positions (an office assistant and a fleet manager) and using those savings to hire an additional mechanic and a driver.

Commissioners said the org-chart changes should fall within the current budget. One commissioner noted the proposed changes will be reflected in the annual budget document and that staff can update the org chart at that time. After discussion, a commissioner moved to authorize staff to sign the personnel action; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

The authorization gives county management the ability to finalize the promotion paperwork and proceed with the planned reconfiguration of road-department positions. County staff said they would follow normal budget and personnel channels and bring any material changes back to the board if needed.