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are very clear; in fact, on page 5 of the verbatim transcript, it shows that Commissioner Wheeler even suggested tabling the matter for another week or so, but Administrator Balczun said "No, 1 think you ought to approve it the way it is because it's fairly fair." The Chairman felt it is very clear and did not think we need to spend our time here at the Commission level litigating the matter. That is a matter between Mr. Balczun, if he so chooses, and our legal staff and a court of law, and whatever that decision is, that it is what it is. Attorney Vitunac wished to ask Mr. Balczun one question, and that is - "When you say that you are ready to work for 90 days, are you proceeding as if there is an amendment to your original contract." Administrator Balczun replied that his attorneys instructed him that he should refrain from commenting on this matter. Commissioner Wheeler interjected that he did not see how you can work with somebody like that! Commissioner Bird at this point wished to ask the Adminis- trator if he worked during the 90 days, how he would handle the two major personnel vacancies we have right now - Blankenship and Mary Kiser. Is it his intention as the Administrator to handle that situation and make a recommendation quickly to either get those people on board and working or off the payroll rather than the status they are in. Administrator Balczun stated that he would handle those on the advice of the County Attorney and take whatever steps he recommended. Commissioner Bird agreed that the County Attorney can give the Administrator advice, but Mr. Balczun is Administrator of the county and is the one who must make the final decision. They are his employees. He, therefore, asked if Mr. Baiczun is prepared to make that decision and on his own and in a timely manner. Commissioner Bowman interrupted at this point noting that AUG. 10., 5 BOQK 73 FAF. 417 ',