Board approves hires, forms regional panel to hire interim emergency manager
Apr 7, 2026
The board approved multiple personnel requisitions, including an Assistant Planner, Group Life Counselor, Deputy District Attorney and Solid Waste Specialist; the board also approved forming a regional hiring panel to find an interim Emergency Manager ahead of fire season, with more robust background checks discussed.
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Human Resources Director Michelle Shaw told the board on April 7 that the county will pursue an interim Emergency Manager and recommended forming a regional hiring panel composed of fire chiefs, emergency-management professionals and regional stakeholders. Sheriff Dave Daniel said he had coordinated with regional partners. Commissioners emphasized selecting an experienced candidate and discussed more comprehensive background checks for leadership roles; the board approved the proposed approach without objection.
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