Board approves $3,000 contract amendment for county administrator after heated debate
After more than an hour of debate and public comment, the Manatee County Commission approved a 5th Amendment to the county administrator's employment contract that includes a $3,000 payment described as reimbursement for negotiation-related attorney fees. Opponents said the payment lacked a clear public-purpose justification.
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The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners voted on May 19 to approve a 5th Amendment to County Administrator Charlie Bishop's employment contract that includes a $3,000 payment described by supporters as reimbursement for attorney fees incurred during contract negotiations. The amendment was the subject of extended discussion during the meeting and drew multiple rounds of public comment.
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