View Video\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\nCommissioners reviewed the 2021 Budget, and appointed the County Auditor\/COO Hiring Committee members.<\/p>\n
With the \u00a0hiring committee to fill the vacancy of Auditor\/COO Nicole Meland, Commission Chairman, Mark Klose said the group would start with a job description and see if it needs any changes. \u00a0They would form advertising plans, and a plan if other considerations need to be made.<\/p>\n
The Commissioners unanimously \u00a0approved.<\/p>\n
On September 18 Stutsman County Auditor & COO Nicole Meland resigned from her position, at a Special County Commission meeting, effective October 2.<\/p>\n
The Commissioners voted unanimously to accept her resignation, and establish a\u00a0 Committee Formation for Replacement\/Work Distribution of the Auditor\/COO position.<\/p>\n
With the 2021 budget review, Chairman Klose pointed out that it may be possible to eliminate or reduce the increase in the mill levy.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Dave Schwartz says the increase on mills stems from completing the emergency fund.<\/p>\n
County Auditor Nicole Meland stated the commission intended to establish the mills at 3.97 plus \u00a0using COVID funding to restore the emergency fund. She also said they could replenish the funds with reserves, which will have to be discussed at the next budget.<\/p>\n
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