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Board ends independent‑contractor services with Linda Smith amid concerns about performance
Summary
Following legal review and discussion in executive session, the board voted to terminate an independent contractor agreement with Linda Smith effective at the end of the month. Counsel will draft formal notice and staff will confirm return of county property and access revocation.
After a closed attorney‑client session, the Osage County Board of Commissioners moved to terminate the independent contractor agreement with Linda Smith, citing concerns about incomplete work and ongoing billing/backlog issues. The board amended the motion to set an effective termination date at close of business April 30 (as memorialized by agreement) and voted to carry the motion.
County legal counsel explained that the agreement is an independent contractor contract that may be terminated by either party provided adequate notice is given. As counsel stated, "it's an independent contractor contract and it could be terminated by either party at any time, provided adequate notices provided" (S4). Commissioners directed staff to prepare written notice, confirm return of county equipment and access, and coordinate final payroll/contract reconciliation with the clerk and treasurer.
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