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Pine County reviews expired two‑month hiring pause; board discusses clearer waiver criteria

Pine County Board of Commissioners · January 6, 2026

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Summary

County staff reported the two‑month hiring pause (expired Dec. 31) led to 19 vacancies, 14 waivers (8 of those filled) and an average vacancy period of about 9.5 weeks for positions without waivers; commissioners discussed creating objective criteria for waivers and asking the personnel committee to formalize standards.

County Administrator Schroeder updated commissioners on the two‑month hiring pause the board directed in August during the 2026 budget review. The pause applied to newly vacant positions through Dec. 31, 2025, with case‑by‑case waivers for critical roles.

Schroeder reported 19…

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