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Sioux County sheriff tenders resignation; commissioners move to recruit replacement
Summary
Sheriff Lyle Staudenmaier submitted a resignation effective Aug. 30, 2015; the board accepted it with regrets and authorized advertising for the position, later scheduling a public meeting on Sept. 24 to interview certified candidates.
Sheriff Lyle Staudenmaier submitted a resignation letter effective Aug. 30, 2015. At the Aug. 3 meeting the board accepted the resignation by roll call vote and authorized the county to advertise for the Sioux County sheriff vacancy.
Why it matters: the resignation triggers recruitment for a key elected/civil office responsible for law enforcement across the county. The board reviewed applications over subsequent meetings and set a public meeting for Sept. 24 to interview all candidates certified in Nebraska.
The board’s steps: the board accepted Staudenmaier’s resignation with regrets and approved advertising for the position. On Sept. 1 the board reviewed four applications and set a public interview date of Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. for candidates who are certified in Nebraska.
Next steps: the board will hold public interviews and consider candidates; any appointment or hiring must follow statutory and county procedures for filling a sheriff vacancy.
