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The Administrator has exhibited excellent work ethic in administrative, budget, and finance matters. In this fiscal year the Administrator has faced the replacement of a Personnel Director, the distracting series of investigations into particular utility operations, a tight budget year with little room for new or newly necessary programs and improvements, privatization of the maintenance of Sandridge, and pressure to execute a direction for the Old Courthouse. The Administrator is not afraid of work, does not appear to watch the clock, and will work whatever hours necessary to facilitate the accomplishment of the job. The Administrator does not dabble within departments, but depends strongly on his department heads to manage the work or to trim their budget to cooperate with the Commission in its budget decisions. While showing more than average amount of patience and thoroughly investigating allegations before rendering decisions, the Administrator has exhibited the ability to render tough decisions if evidence warrants. He has consciously pursued every direction the Commission has suggested for alternatives for the Courthouse. Our budget showed no taxpayer increase even with great pressures from law enforcement, government and non-profit contributions. The Administrator has instituted personnel training to aid in public contact service.: He has instituted an employee suggestion program. He is progressing on all the alternatives for space allocation within the County scope. The Administrator without hesitation follows through on Commission mandated missions. He attacks problems early and quickly. Employees still feel that they do not know Mr. Chandler. They never see him in the field and rarely see him in other county offices. As long as he continues to handle county matters expeditiously, he can visit with the employees at our Christmas luncheon or other social affairs. We have staff and Commissioners who probably are seen outside the office too much as it is. In light of the above, it is the recommendation to grant the Administrator, James Chandler, a 5% pay raise, effective October 1, 1996. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved a 5% pay increase for County Administrator James Chandler, effective October 1, 1996, as recommended in the memorandum. 24 September 24, 1996 BOOK