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Flagler County confirms Adam Mingle as interim county administrator; clarifies effective date
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Summary
The board confirmed Adam Mingle as interim county administrator and set the transition to take effect April 11, after questions about an April 6 draft effective date. Outgoing Administrator Heidi Petito received thanks and accolades from commissioners.
The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners confirmed Adam Mingle as interim county administrator on April 6 and set an April 11 transition date after commissioners raised questions about a draft that listed an April 6 effective date.
Commissioners debated the effective date during the item and asked county legal staff to clarify the difference between the draft agreement (which showed April 6) and the operational transition. County legal counsel said the draft was prepared assuming appointment at the meeting, but the board had discretion to set a later transition date; a motion by Commissioner Hanson to make the appointment effective April 11 carried. The board then formally approved the appointment and thanked outgoing administrator Heidi Petito for her service.
Commissioners praised Petito’s leadership and credited her with improving the county’s fiscal reserves and bond rating during her tenure. Mr. Mingle said he appreciated the board’s vote and pledged to provide steadiness during the transition period. The board scheduled a 1 p.m. workshop later the same day to discuss the interim administrator contract, the administrator search process and an extension request related to Phoenix Crossing.
Next steps: Administration will finalize the interim agreement with the April 11 effective date and proceed with onboarding and transition tasks; the board-directed workshop will review the interim administrator contract details.
