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Sherrill appoints former comptroller Mike Holmes as unpaid interim civil service officer
Summary
Following the unexpected death of personnel director Jill Som, the commission appointed former comptroller Mike Holmes to serve as an unpaid interim civil service personnel officer while the city pursues a longer transition with Oneida County.
The Sherrill City Commission appointed former city comptroller Mike Holmes as interim civil service personnel officer after the unexpected death of Civil Service Personnel Director Jill Som. Staff said the appointment is unpaid and intended to satisfy state procedural requirements while the city completes a transition plan with Oneida County.
Brandon explained the legal context and transition: under state law, municipalities have a one-year waiting period before fully transitioning civil service duties to the county; staff had previously discussed merging with Oneida County and said county staff have been "phenomenal" in assisting the city. On the interim appointment, Brandon said Mike Holmes "volunteered to do the position. It's no pay." The commission moved, seconded and approved the appointment for the period until the one-year waiting period lapses.
