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Commissioners approve continued comp-time approach for rodeo staffing
Summary
Event director Scott Crowder requested and received approval to continue using compensatory time rather than overtime for staff at county rodeos, noting an overtime budget of about $10,000 and a practice of managing comp balances seasonally.
Scott Crowder, the county event director, told the commission on June 9 that rodeo operations generate significant comp time for seasonal staff and that the department manages those balances annually rather than paying overtime in most cases. Crowder said his overtime budget is about $10,000 and that he typically allows comp balances to build during events and reduce them by the end of the season.
Crowder described the workload at multi-day rodeo events and asked the board to continue the current compensatory-time approach to manage fluctuating schedules. Commissioners praised the event staff for their work, discussed concerns about staff burnout, and acknowledged the department’s plan to manage comp balances carefully. The commission voted to accept the department’s recommended approach for comp-time management.
The approved approach means the county will continue the established comp-time management practice for event staffing; Crowder said he will monitor balances and, if necessary, pay out overtime later in the fiscal year when comp balances grow large.
