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Board approves county administrator pay increase and discusses annual reviews
Summary
The board instructed staff to add an annual performance-review mechanism for appointed officers and approved equalizing the county administrator's pay with the county attorney's salary after public discussion and unanimous voice vote.
County Attorney Captain Barbieri placed on the record that the county lacked formal procedures for evaluating the county administrator. Commissioners discussed adding a contract clause and an annual review schedule for board-appointed employees.
Several commissioners praised County Administrator George Landry's performance and argued for a pay increase; Commissioner Klasbey moved to make the county administrator's salary equal to the county attorney's. After discussion about budget timing and the upcoming budget cycle, the board approved the motion by voice vote.
Why it matters: The action changes compensation policy for an appointed executive-level employee and prompted a discussion about instituting regular performance reviews and clearer contract notices ahead of renewal deadlines.
County Administrator George Landry thanked the board and emphasized the county team in his remarks; commissioners asked that any pay change be managed responsibly within the upcoming budget process.
Next steps: Staff will implement the pay adjustment consistent with payroll and budget rules and prepare a framework for annual reviews and notification clauses to be included in future contracts for board-appointed officers.
