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Commission and staff outline hiring and succession plan for multiple BPU vacancies

Brainerd Public Utilities Commission · July 29, 2025
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Commissioners and BPU staff reviewed an organizational chart showing vacancies in key utility roles and agreed to develop job descriptions, negotiate wages with the union as needed, and hold monthly personnel check‑ins while pursuing internal and external recruitment.

Commission staff and the personnel committee on July 29 briefed the full commission on staffing gaps and succession planning at Brainerd Public Utilities. Operations manager Trent reported several vacancies — including public utilities director, electric supervisor, maintenance service lead, technical service lead,…

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