…part-time commissioners are “less dedicated, less involved, less knowledgeable, less responsible, less accountable, and have less buy-in” than their full-time counterparts. He adds, “They do have more excuses.”
Read MoreAn Out of the Box Idea for Our Solid Waste Problem By Mark McKelvey The best solutions to perplexing problems are often found “outside of the box.” To solve the problems at the Beaver Hill Solid Waste Disposal Facility that is...
Read MoreIt was the constitutionally elected Sheriff, along with two others, all part of the seven member structure committee, who attended the same meetings, interviewed the same county employees, studied the same department operations, who told us that the hiring of a county administrator is not required. We are hiring commissioners to fill the job as officially described today – not what may be described tomorrow.
Read MoreIf it is determined that adding a county administrator will make Coos County more efficient and productive, then by all means we should do it. But we shouldn’t have to “pay” for it by neutering our BOC. There are twelve other Oregon counties with both a full time, three member BOC and a county administrator.
Read MoreBishop’s his group was involved in selecting the project managers for the County’s 12” gas pipeline. Having been involved in that project, it was clear to our department in several weeks these people were in over their heads, which resulted in a multimillion dollar lawsuit. Will we get the same results if they are involved in hiring a county administrator?
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