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Solid Waste Authority approves new executive-director contract and selects Ronald L. Book, P.A., as lobbyist in 4–3 vote
Summary
The Solid Waste Authority approved a three‑year employment contract for a new executive director ($325,000/year, starting 2025‑12‑24) by unanimous vote and selected Ronald L. Book, P.A., as its lobbying firm after board rankings and a 4–3 roll-call vote; staff was directed to execute contracts subject to legal review.
The Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority on Thursday approved several key personnel and contracting decisions: the board unanimously approved a proposed employment contract for a new executive director, and after public presentations and a board ranking exercise it selected Ronald L. Book, P.A., as its legislative representative in a 4–3 roll-call vote.
Contract for executive director: Attorney Jones presented a proposed employment agreement for Ramona Carey (as listed in the staff report) with an annual salary of $325,000, a $600 monthly car allowance, an annual cost-of-living adjustment consistent with other SWA employees and an annual merit increase tied to the average increase for authority staff. The contract term begins on 2025‑12‑24 for a nominal three‑year term with an annual rollover and a 90‑day termination provision. Vice Chair Flores…
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