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Manatee commissioners extend county administrator's contract for six months amid public debate
Summary
The board approved a six‑month extension of County Administrator Charlie Bishop's employment agreement and authorized up to $3,000 in attorney fees to finalize the amendment, after commissioners said more time was needed to address public concerns and avoid election‑cycle timing.
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners on April 21 authorized a four‑month amendment (fourth amendment) extending the existing employment agreement for County Administrator Charlie Bishop for six months under current compensation levels, and approved paying up to $3,000 toward the administrator’s attorney fees to finalize the amendment.
Supporters said the short extension would give the county and the public time…
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