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Emmons County commissioners approve road‑department pay‑grade reclassifications in 5‑0 vote
Summary
In a special meeting, Emmons County commissioners approved a package of reclassifications and step changes for road-department staff, adopting the superintendent's proposal with amendments to three specific positions; the motion passed by roll call, 5-0.
The Emmons County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a set of reclassifications and pay-step adjustments for the county road department after a special meeting dominated by discussion of training, job descriptions and budget impacts.
Russ, the county road superintendent, presented the proposal and told the board he had worked with HR to align steps and responsibilities. "I take full responsibility again for this confusion that's being placed here," Russ said, adding that the changes are intended to "step by step transform someone else into John's position" to maintain continuity as longtime staff retire.
Tanya Wyler, the county's HR liaison, joined by phone and said she "fully support[ed] and understand[ ] the…
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