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Commission approves assignment of public defender contract to Ryan Nielsen following resignation
Summary
Following the resignation of Public Defender Shain Manuelle, the commission authorized assignment of the county Public Defender contract to Ryan Nielsen by unanimous vote.
Commissioners approved the assignment of the county Public Defender contract to Ryan Nielsen after the resignation of the previous public defender, Shain Manuelle. Commissioner Pearson moved to authorize signature on the contract and Commissioner Yardley seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
"Shain Manuelle has resigned as the current Public Defender and Ryan Nielsen has agreed to assume the contract. Motion to authorize signature on the Public Defender Contract for Ryan Nielsen was made by Comm. Pearson (aye), seconded by Comm. Yardley (aye), and the vote was made unanimous," the minutes state.
The minutes do not record contract length, compensation, or effective date beyond the commission's authorization. County staff will complete contract paperwork and publish the assignment per procurement and personnel procedures.
