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Jackson County appoints Michelle Willis as interim county administrator, opens hiring process
Summary
Commissioners accepted the county administrator's resignation, named Michelle Willis interim administrator with signatory and Open Records Act authority, and approved a revised job description and posting to hire a permanent replacement.
Jackson County commissioners on April 14 accepted a resignation from the county administrator and appointed Michelle Willis as interim county administrator while the county begins a formal hiring process.
The chair announced the administrator had submitted a letter of resignation and thanked the departing official, saying, "I want to thank Mr. Hendrick for his service to Jackson County." Commissioners voted to add Michelle Willis as an authorized signatory for warrants and to adopt a resolution designating her to carry out directives under the Open Records Act as amended by Alabama Act 2024-278.
The board also approved procedures for accepting public records requests and a revised job description for the county administrator that aligns with current state requirements. The commission set aside rules and authorized staff to post the position beginning April 14 with an application window running through April 28, with authority to repost the vacancy until a qualified candidate is found.
Commissioners emphasized the need to recruit an experienced administrator and said the posting may be extended if sufficient candidates do not apply. The chair said the interim appointment is intended to ensure continuity of operations and that Willis will have the necessary authorities during the transition.
The commission's actions were taken by voice vote; the meeting record shows the motions carried but does not record individual roll-call tallies. The board did not set a firm timeline for hiring beyond the initial application period.
Next steps: staff will post the job, accept applications as authorized, and return to the commission with candidates and a recommended hiring process.
