Lyon County extends manager’s contract and approves 2.5% merit increase following positive review

Lyon County commissioners on Dec. 18 approved both a 2.5% merit increase for County Manager Andrew Haskin, contingent on satisfactory performance, and a new four‑year employment agreement extending his contract term.

Human Resources staff presented a compiled annual performance review used for the evaluation process and said the overall results indicate Haskin "meets and in several areas exceeds expectations," citing accessibility, responsiveness and financial stewardship as strengths. Under county personnel policy, the evaluation made the county manager eligible for a merit increase; the board approved a 2.5% raise by voice vote.

Separately, the board reviewed a proposed four‑year employment agreement that increases the term from three to four years and adjusts the severance provision in the event of termination without cause. Human Resources and county counsel answered commissioners’ questions about severance length and potential precedent; county counsel noted the manager contract does not set firm precedent for other employee contracts. The board approved the employment agreement 5-0.

County Manager Andrew Haskin was present for the items and said he has no intention of leaving Lyon County; he told the board that the severance provision is intended to allow time to find subsequent employment if termination without cause occurs.

Next steps: Human Resources will finalize contract paperwork and update administrative tracking documents to ensure anniversary and evaluation periods are clearly recorded in the county file.