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174 voting "Aye"; Mr. Wieland and Mr. Eckert opposing. A fifteen day notice of proposed changes in personnel policy must be posted for comments and suggestions before the change becomes effective. Bonnie Johnson stated that she contacted Sandra Brumfield, Personnel Technician, and was assisted with the preparation of a job advertisement for in-house applicants. A candidate who has ten years of investigative experience with the County Sheriff's Department was selected by Bonnie Johnson, but the pay grade of investigator in her department is below that of the investigator for the Sheriff's Department. She requested the County Commission to authorize a lateral transfer of Deputy Dean Wawers from the Sheriff's Department to the Child Support Enforcement Office. She stated that she contacted her funding sources, other than Cass County, and was assured there are adequate funds to make this transfer. The cost to Cass County would be $1,200.00. Bonnie Johnson was informed by Bob Black, who is conducting a salary survey in Cass County, that his recommendation for the position of investigator in her department is a salary range of $21,300-$28,800, and Mr. Wawers present salary is within this range. Discussion led to procedures on advertising for positions to be filled in the County, and Sandra Brumfield stated that she informed Bonnie Johnson that it was not necessary to advertise through Job Services since she posted notice of the vacancy in-house. If Bonnie Johnson had not found a qualified applicant in-house, then she would have to advertise outside. Minimum qualifications must be met by an individual. Miss Brumfield stated that this procedure follows what the County has done in the past and what the Commission approved approximately in May, 1988; and it is consistent with State policy as well. Mr. Eckert felt that in the past, the Commission required notification of job openings to the North Dakota Job Services office. Mr. Sondrall moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to approve the transfer for Investigator Dean Wawers from the Sheriff's Department to the position of investigator for the Regional Child Support Enforcement Office at his existing salary of $27,740.00 annually. The Chairman called for further discussion, and Sheriff Don Rudnick was asked to express his opinion on losing an employee. He stated that it will be difficult to replace Mr. Wawers, but he would not prevent an employee from improving their job situation. Mr. Wieland stated that he objects to the fact that the position was not advertised outside of the CoUrthouse. At the call for the question and upon roll call vote, the motion carried with Mrs. Toussaint, Mr. Shannon, and Mr. Sondrall voting "Aye"; Mr. Wieland and Mr. Eckert opposing. Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to adopt Resolution #1989-1 for veterans tax exemptions for 1988 real estate taxes according to the list provided by John Meyer, Veterans Service Officer. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. County Engineer Don Richards reported on roadways of the weekend snowfall, and Chairman County Road Department employees did a good job. efforts to clear Eckert stated that