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KCSO Merit Board reappoints officers, approves job-description changes and sets 2026 calendar
Summary
The Knox County Sheriff's Office Merit Board reappointed its chair and vice chair, approved multiple job-description updates — including adding payroll to an administrative coordinator role and new radio technician steps aimed at retention — and set quarterly 2026 meeting dates.
The Knox County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) Merit Board met beginning at 12:30 p.m. and reappointed board leadership, approved several personnel job-description changes and scheduled its 2026 quarterly meetings.
The board voted to approve Kenny Boatman as chairman after a nomination and second, and reappointed Lindsey Willis as vice chairman. Chair (name not stated) presided over the votes.
Human Resources Director Amanda Kits presented a revision to the administrative coordinator job description to add payroll responsibilities. "I am presenting the administrative coordinator payroll position," Kits said, explaining the role would sit at the Knox County Detention Facility and handle payroll for about 350…
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