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BOOK - U2 PAGE ` 3 <br />Commissioner Adams suggested that before the search gets too far along, she <br />wondered why the Solid Waste Disposal District and the Utilities Department Director <br />had to be the same person. She suggested there could be two different directors. <br />Administrator Chandler advised that advertising for the position had already been <br />done requiring experience in both solid waste and utilities. He has seen some of the <br />applications showing experience in both fields. He noted that there was another <br />consideration, whether the Board actually wanted two separate departments. <br />Commissioner Macht thought Commissioner Adams' idea had merit. <br />Commissioner Adams suggested that maybe the Utilities Advisory Committee <br />could discuss it and come back with a recommendation since there is still time. <br />Administrator Chandler reported that he expected to interview prospective <br />candidates for the position before the end of September and have the successful candidate <br />actually working in two months. <br />Chairman Eggert commented that if two directors were hired, it would mean two <br />salaries. Also, the budget is already set for next year. The new director might suggest at <br />some future time that the Solid Waste Disposal District and Utilities Department have <br />separate directors. <br />Commissioner Ginn thought that this was throwing a curve ball to Administrator <br />Chandler. <br />Commissioner Tippin felt it was too late to make changes. He hoped that <br />Administrator Chandler would be able to find a good communicator for the position. <br />In response to Commissioner Macht's inquiry about whether or not there were any <br />qualified applicants from out-of-state, Administrator Chandler advised that he had met <br />two weeks ago with the search firm and narrowed the field to 19 candidates. It looks like <br />6-8 of them meet our requirements. He is scheduled to meet again tomorrow with the <br />search firm. <br />Commissioner Adams respected their comments and thanked the Commissioners <br />for their indulgence in allowing her to speak. <br />Chairman Eggert suggested they keep it in mind. <br />County Administrator James E. Chandler commented that if an individual with <br />strengths in both fields is not found, he could suggest that the Board separate the district <br />from the department. <br />48 <br />September 2, 1997 <br />M M M <br />