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Wallowa County commission enacts county-wide hiring freeze, allows corrections and sheriff lists to continue
Summary
The Wallowa County Board of Commissioners voted Dec. 23 to implement a county-wide hiring freeze effective Dec. 23, 2024, requiring departments to file exception forms for critical hires; sheriff and corrections eligibility lists may continue to be built to avoid gaps in public safety.
The Wallowa County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Dec. 23 to approve a county-wide hiring freeze intended to reduce spending and preserve reserves as staff develop exception requests. The freeze takes effect Dec. 23, 2024, and covers all departments and offices, with an administrative process for exception requests.
County Human Resources Director Josh Griffith told the board that departments may request authority to recruit by submitting a written exception form outlining funding sources, whether the position can be filled…
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