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Commissioner Hann cites possible bias as Fulton County approves two per-diem hires; Bunch abstains
Summary
Fulton County commissioners approved two per-diem hires for county departments and a full-time Prothonotary deputy; Commissioner Hervey P. Hann read a letter alleging candidates may be bypassed because of who they are. Commissioner Randy H. Bunch abstained from the per-diem vote due to a conflict of interest.
Commissioner Hervey P. Hann read a letter during the Nov. 18 meeting arguing for hiring two per-diem workers to provide flexible staffing across departments, saying, “We are moving to hire two Per Diem employees which will allow us to have help when needed instead of hiring individuals to be employed everyday, even when they are not needed. Myself, Commissioner Wible and HR Administrator Mary Huston interviewed for these positions and believe that someone is not hired because of who they are. We also believe that we do not, not, hire a person who is an excellent candidate because of who they are.”
The board moved to hire two per-diem employees, Stephanie Seibert and Nya Minnier, on an as-needed basis pending background clearances. The motion, made by Commissioner Hervey P. Hann, was recorded as carried; Commissioner Randy H. Bunch abstained from the vote, citing a conflict of interest. HR Administrator Mary Huston had discussed the need for flexible per-diem staff during a personnel briefing earlier in the meeting.
Separately, Commissioner Steven L. Wible moved to hire Joanie Faith as a full-time Office Deputy I in the Prothonotary's Office, effective Dec. 1, 2025; that motion was approved by the board. A brief Salary Board meeting was held to set hourly wages for the new hires; separate Salary Board minutes are on file.
The meeting record does not include a detailed roll-call tally for the per-diem motion beyond the abstention noted for Commissioner Bunch; the transcript states the per-diem motion "carried." The county will finalize employment pending required clearances and the Salary Board wage determinations.
