County administrator search: about nine applicants; commissioners to keep process confidential

Jul 1, 2026

Commissioners reviewed short- and long-term goals for the county administrator role, were told about nine applications so far, and agreed the applicant list and interviews would remain confidential until the board authorizes releases.

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Commissioners discussed recruitment for the county administrator position and a distributed memo that suggested short-, medium- and long-term goals for the next administrator. The memo and the county's strategic plan (prepared previously with the KU Public Management Center) were offered as interview aids.

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