Wayne County Personnel Committee of October 7, 2026

The Wayne County Personnel Committee met on October 7, 2026. It approved the September minutes and considered several staffing requests. The committee approved posting and hiring for a Sheriff’s Department food-service vacancy and a Highway Department truck-driver vacancy; the highway hire was contingent on commissioners’ approval. Building and Grounds also requested approval to post and fill a daytime maintenance vacancy, though the transcript is unclear about the outcome of that item.

The committee approved adding a 17th frontline communications specialist position at the 911 center and authorized posting and hiring, following the Union County interlocal agreement that took effect October 1. The agreement provides for $50,000 from Liberty annually and $200,000 from Union County annually through next year, including $50,000 for the fourth quarter of 2026. The position was included in the proposed 2027 budget; officials said any brief pre-2027 training costs could potentially be covered from existing training funds or contingency, with no additional appropriation approved at this meeting. No contract awards, vendor selections, or other procurement activity were identified.