Commissioners authorize small group to set parameters for countywide salary study

Jul 28, 2026

After debate on scope and comparator counties, the board authorized the chair to appoint a three-member group to develop parameters for a countywide salary study; commissioners emphasized careful selection of peer comparators and job-description matching.

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The board discussed starting a comprehensive county salary study to update pay comparisons last done around 2015. Commissioners debated whether to narrow the study's scope or use broader out-of-state comparators because the county has an atypical size mix. Chair (S1) noted names of potential consultants from NACO/NERMA and suggested obtaining parameters before soliciting proposals.

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