Wise County Board of Supervisors Special Called Meeting

The Wise County Board of Supervisors held a special called meeting on September 4, 2026, primarily to discuss engaging the firm Berkeley to assist in the recruitment of a new county administrator. The board members and representatives from Berkeley discussed the firm's experience, recruitment strategies, fee structure, and timeline for the search process. Questions were raised about the cost-effectiveness of hiring the firm given prior recruitment efforts and the potential value Berkeley could add. The board also considered reviewing current applications and possibly interviewing candidates already received. A motion was passed to enter a closed session to discuss candidate applications confidentially, followed by a certification of the closed meeting in compliance with Virginia law. No contract award or final procurement decision was made during this meeting, but the discussion focused on potential contracting for recruitment services and next steps in the hiring process.