Yavapai County supervisors unanimously appoint Phil Bourndham as county manager

YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz. — Yavapai County supervisors voted unanimously Oct. 6 to appoint Phil Bourndham as county manager, approving terms that make the hire effective Oct. 20, 2025.

Vice Chair Compton introduced the motion, stating, "I move to appoint Phil Bourndham as county manager at the same rate of pay as a recently departed manager effective 10/20/2025." Compton said Bourndham would receive an advance of 20 vacation days "to be repaid under county accrual policy with no payout of any advanced vacation pay upon end of employment." The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

The action followed a brief executive session; the transcript does not record the subject matter or legal justification for that closed meeting. Supervisors present who voted in favor included Chair Mallory, Vice Chair Compton, Supervisor Jenkins and Supervisor Kukneo.

The board recorded the vote and then Chair Mallory offered congratulations, saying, "Welcome and congratulations. We look forward to working with you, Phil." The transcript does not include additional biographical information about Bourndham or details about the county manager search process.

Effective date, compensation parity with the recently departed manager and the 20-day vacation advance were specified on the record. The board adjourned shortly after the appointment.

What happens next: The appointment takes effect Oct. 20, 2025, per the terms stated at the meeting. The record does not identify any further agenda items, implementation steps or whether a formal employment contract was signed at the meeting.