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7-1 <br />BOOK 63 PnE 132 <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously <br />directed staff to advertise a public hearing <br />in order to amend the Ordinance 81-35 as re- <br />quested. <br />ADDED ITEM - REPLACEMENT FOR SOUTH COUNTY FIRE CHIEF <br />ON MOTION BY Commissioner.Scurlock, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously added to <br />today's agenda an emergency item dealing with a <br />replacement for the South County Fire Chief-. <br />Administrator Wright advised that he has an administrative <br />rule with people who work for him that he advertises internally <br />for two weeks in the County Recruitment Bulletin. He stated that <br />he would pursue this and then await the Board's direction on what <br />to do re advertising externally to replace the Fire Chief. <br />Commissioner Wodtke noted that there may be some persons in <br />places such as Roseland, for instance, who might be interested, <br />and Administrator Wright confirmed that they would be notified. <br />Commissioner Scurlock suggested that the Administrator <br />advertise internally and externally, if necessary, and come back <br />with a recommendation which the Board will either accept or tell <br />him to get more resumes. <br />It was noted that the Fire Chief is directly responsible to <br />the Commission, and the Administrator stated that is why he <br />bringing a recommendation to the Board rather than just hiring <br />someone. <br />Discussion continued regarding bringing someone in or <br />elevating someone from the ranks, and it was indicated that the <br />Board hoped someone could be found internally just so long as <br />they have equal qualifications. <br />132 <br />