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Board urges Emery County commissioners to hire economic development coordinator
Summary
The Emery County CEO board voted to recommend the county hire an economic development coordinator or director (employee or contractor), offering to contribute holdover funds toward the position and to help define scope and priorities.
The Emery County CEO board voted to recommend that the county commissioners hire an economic development coordinator or director and signaled willingness to contribute funds toward that position. The motion—framed to allow the county flexibility to hire either an employee or a contractor—passed by voice vote.
During debate, board members emphasized the need for a single point of contact to pursue recruitment, grants and business retention across the county. One motion text captured on the record recommended the commissioners "look for an economic development coordinator, contractor or employee, however they want to do it, and that we're willing to put some of our funding towards it." Board members said a dedicated coordinator would preserve institutional knowledge and provide continuity beyond individual commissioners or short‑term projects.
Members discussed scope and compensation, noting prior job descriptions used when previous county staff held the role could be revived and tailored toward recruitment and small‑business support. The board indicated it could make up to $125,000 of RCG holdover funds available as part of the recommendation; final hiring decisions and funding responsibilities rest with the county commission.
What happens next: the board will forward the recommendation and suggested scope to the county commissioners for consideration; staff offered to help draft or vet job descriptions and to align any RCG funding use with forthcoming administrative guidance on allowable uses.
