Commission moves courthouse security scheduling and fiscal control to county administrator

The Harrison County Commission voted to adopt an order placing courthouse security scheduling and fiscal responsibility under the county administrator and to revoke prior orders concerning courthouse security dated May 24, 2017.

County staff presented the order, which states administrative staff will resume operation, scheduling and primary supervisory control of courthouse security personnel and will communicate the order to appropriate officials. Commissioner (S2) and other commissioners discussed the scope of the change; one commissioner said, "I don't think that we need to completely cut out the sheriff's office," urging continued coordination even if the administrative order transfers scheduling and fiscal responsibility to county administration.

The commission voted to approve the order by voice vote. The record notes the county administrator will coordinate with the sheriff's office as part of implementation and that prior orders are revoked to centralize administrative control.

Commissioners asked the county attorney and staff to circulate a copy of the order for the minutes and to ensure clarity about responsibilities going forward.