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Bertie County board flags emergency-services overtime, schedules follow-up with director
Summary
County Manager Juan Vaughan reported emergency-services departments have exceeded overtime budgets and recommended further review; the Board asked staff to schedule a special meeting with Emergency Services Director John Rawls. A public commenter suggested switching to 12-hour shifts to reduce costs.
County Manager Juan Vaughan told commissioners that overtime expenditures in several departments—particularly emergency services—have exceeded budgeted amounts and could affect the county’s fiscal position if not addressed.
Vaughan explained contributing factors to increased overtime usage and said revenue from non-emergency transport services could offset some overtime-related costs. The Board suggested scheduling a special meeting with Emergency Services Director John Rawls to examine staffing, shift patterns, and cost-control options.
During public comment, Jacques Turner recommended the county consider moving from 24-hour to 12-hour shifts in emergency services as a way to reduce overtime costs. The Board did not take formal action at the Jan. 5 meeting but directed staff to meet with the Emergency Services Director and report back.
