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Benson board hires interim town manager through Oct. 31
Summary
The Benson Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to hire Steven Harrell as interim town manager at $70 per hour (up to 32 hours weekly) plus travel expenses through Oct. 31, 2025, after returning from a closed session held under state statute.
The Benson Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 on June 10 to hire Steven Harrell as interim town manager, authorizing up to 32 hours per week at $70 per hour plus mileage and lodging expenses through Oct. 31, 2025. Commissioner William Neighbors made the motion, which passed unanimously.
The vote followed a closed-session recess taken under North Carolina statute NCGS 143.318.11(a)(6). Mayor R. Max Raynor introduced a nonbinding memorandum of understanding on regional water discussions earlier in the meeting; the Board recessed and later resumed open session to take the personnel action.
The hire authorizes Harrell’s compensation and travel reimbursements through the stated end date; the motion does not make any permanent personnel changes. The meeting adjourned by unanimous vote after the appointment.
