The Williams County Board of County Commissioners took three personnel and administrative actions on June 17: it authorized filling a corrections officer vacancy, appointed Jacob (Jake) Manuel to the Special Assessment Commission and approved a remote worksite designation for a County Highway administrative assistant.

Helen, county staff, told the board she had received a resignation from a corrections officer and asked permission to fill the position; the board moved, seconded and approved the hiring authorization by roll call (Mary, Steve, Corey, Beau, Chris and Barry recorded yes). Helen also asked the board to appoint a member to the Special Assessment Commission to ensure the commission is available if a special assessment district is required. The board appointed Jacob Manuel; during the meeting a motion read a term beginning April 1, 2025 and ending March 31, 2031 (the transcript contained a moment of verbal uncertainty while the chair read the dates). The board moved, seconded and approved the appointment by roll call (Mary, Steve, Corey, Beau, Chris and Barry recorded yes).

Separately, Helen asked the board to designate a worksite for a County Highway administrative assistant who will continue to perform coverage duties from another side of the state while caring for a family member. She said the person will work likely less than 10 hours a week doing coverage and administrative tasks; the county's remote‑work policy requires board approval for remote worksites. The board moved, seconded and approved the remote worksite designation by roll call.

All three items were approved by unanimous roll calls recorded in the meeting minutes. Staff will proceed with recruitment for the corrections officer position, file appointment paperwork for the Special Assessment Commission and note the remote worksite designation for the highway administrative position.