Manatee commissioners extend county administrator's contract for six months amid public debate
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.
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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.
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