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Rosebud County approves resolution to combine clerk of court and county superintendent of schools
Summary
The Rosebud County board approved Resolution 12-37 to combine the clerk of court and county superintendent of schools, with supporters saying the change will save money and pointing to similar arrangements in other counties.
Rosebud County commissioners approved Resolution 12-37 on Sept. 9 to combine the clerk of court and the county superintendent of schools into a single position.
A committee member who moved the measure said the board had held two public meetings on the proposal and received emails and comments, with "a majority of a lot of people" in favor. The member noted that "29 out of 56 counties have that position combined," called the change "money-saving," and said the current superintendent, Liz, "will be very capable of handling both." The board then voted to approve the resolution.
The measure was presented as an administrative consolidation intended to reduce costs and streamline duties. Commissioners did not specify a projected dollar savings in the meeting, nor did they provide revised job descriptions or a timeline for combining duties during the discussion.
The board did not receive any pointed objections during the recorded discussion; the resolution passed by voice vote. The county did not provide additional procedural details or an effective date during the meeting.
