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Board names Holly Smith interim county manager, approves temporary pay rule
Summary
The Hardee County commission unanimously appointed Holly Smith as interim county manager and agreed to apply the county handbook's temporary-pay rule (up to 5%) for the duration of the assignment.
The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously June 30 to appoint Holly Smith as interim county manager after outgoing manager Terry Ashley's planned departure. Commissioners said the temporary appointment will ensure continuity while the board negotiates an employment agreement with a chosen finalist.
Commissioners debated whether to hire an external interim or elevate a current staffer. The board deferred to the county handbook for compensation: "Per the handbook, anyone that is assigned . . . on a temporary basis is eligible to 5% increase on their current salary," staff member Stephanie told the commission. The chair said the 5% policy was acceptable to most members and the motion to appoint Smith with salary adjustment under handbook rules passed on a voice vote.
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