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8w, 56 PACE M' <br />Administrator Wright recommended that the County hire <br />the services of J. David Richeson, who is an attorney and <br />also an expert in labor relations. He felt Mr. Richeson <br />would be very helpful as he has been of assistance in the <br />past in the development of personnel matters, rules and <br />regulations. <br />Attorney Brandenburg advised that during a union <br />campaign, all information must be distributed in a very fair <br />and equitable manner, and recommended that an expert be. <br />hired to make sure the County acts correctly, especially in <br />view of rulings that change from day to day. <br />Commissioner Lyons commented that he has been involved <br />in many labor relations situations over the years_ and felt <br />that we need someone with that expertise. <br />Commissioner Scurlock supported the recommendation, but <br />stated he would be looking very closely at the not to exceed <br />figure for the consultant's services. Administrator Wright <br />requested the ability to get Mr. Richeson on board now and <br />gave an approximate figure of $7,500, which would come out <br />of personnel funds. <br />Commissioner Wodtke wanted the opportunity to sit with <br />Mr. Richeson as he felt the Commissioners should be apprised <br />of the union campaign. <br />Attorney Brandenburg advised that if the Commissioners <br />meet with Mr. Richeson, the meetings would, in all likelihood, <br />come under the Sunshine Law. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, that the <br />County Administrator be authorized to hire <br />the services of J: David Richeson at a <br />figure not to exceed $7,500, which will come <br />out of Personnel funds. <br />16 <br />