The Banner County Board of Commissioners voted to change the compensation of the county's lead superintendent/shop foreman to an hourly wage of $23.

The action followed a multi-stage discussion about whether the position met the criteria for salaried status. Commissioners referenced training that indicated salaried employees generally must supervise at least two full-time employees; the lead superintendent position was described as having one part-time worker assigned and duties spread across multiple departments.

Commissioners agreed to review wages in the upcoming budget workshops and to formally convert the position to hourly pay. After a motion and second, the board voted by roll call; the motion carried. Commissioners indicated staff will reconcile the hourly figure with payroll and budget documents.

Lead superintendent (position holder) addressed the board during the discussion about overtime and job duties, saying he had been able to complete most work within regular hours: "I've been able to get all my work done within my work hours," he said.

The board directed staff to reflect the change in payroll and to include the adjusted wage in the budget deliberations.