Wayne County Personnel Committee of July 1, 2026

The Wayne County Personnel Committee met on July 1, 2026, to discuss several staffing and hiring matters. Key procurement-related discussions included authorization to post and hire for two deputy coroner positions following resignations, with emphasis on compliance with county hiring policies. The committee also approved posting and hiring for two part-time positions to manage workload and control overtime costs, with funding confirmed from the general fund and grant budgets. Additionally, the committee reviewed progress on hiring a new payroll clerk, noting receipt of 33 applications and plans to proceed with interviews. Lastly, the committee discussed the engagement letter for a salary and compensation analysis report from Irwin, considering whether to request a follow-up study for the next budget cycle to maintain up-to-date compensation data. Motions to approve hiring actions were passed unanimously, and the committee emphasized coordination with HR and legal to ensure proper procedures.