Commission approves termination of county employee after executive session

The Linn County Board of Commissioners briefly adjourned to a five-minute executive session for a non-elected personnel matter and then took formal action to terminate the employment of Casey Jensen for a violation of accounting policy.

Why it matters: Personnel decisions for county employees affect operations and require the board to document actions and ensure appropriate due process and recordkeeping. The motion to terminate was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

What was said: Sean West (Public Works Administrator) brought the personnel matter forward after the executive session and requested termination for violation of accounting policy; commissioners moved to terminate, seconded, and vocal "Aye" votes carried the motion.

Next steps: The board recorded the vote and the termination will be reflected in county personnel records and any payroll/benefit actions will be processed through county HR per policy.