Information
The proposed action would result in additional personnel costs by compensating a casual employee at a rate of $100 per hour for approximately 8–10 hours per week on an interim basis.
This extends the contract through no later than Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
The total budget impact will depend on the duration of the recruitment and training period.
The Treasurer's Office will provide updates on reconciliation efforts no later than Sept. 2 and Oct. 7, 2026
Type: Deliberation
Department: BOCC - Board of County Commissioners
Directors' Update: TBD
Business Meeting: Aug. 4, 2026
Summary:Extend the contract for the non-union extra help Investment & Banking Officer
Publications: NA
Cover Letter To: Board of County Commissioners
Additional Copies To: Ryan Barrett, Becky Butler
Resolution
EXTEND TIMELINE FOR NON-UNION EXTRA HELP INVESTMENT & BANKING OFFICER
WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) establishes compensation for Lewis County employees, including Extra Help employees; and
WHEREAS, the Treasurer’s Office requests authorization to engage a casual employee at a rate of $100 per hour for approximately 8 to 10 hours per week to perform the duties and responsibilities of the Investment & Banking Officer position during the vacancy. This temporary arrangement will remain in effect through Nov. 3, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Treasurer's Office will provide the BOCC updates on its reconciliation process no later than Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, and Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC hereby extends the timeline for the Extra Help Investment & Banking Officer -- at a rate of pay at $100 per hour for up to 10 hours per week -- through Nov. 3, 2026.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 4th day of August, 2026.