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Attornev Position Modification Ms. Hogan informed the Board that Susan Bailey, one of the agency's assistant states attorneys, has resigned effective February 14. Her position was changed to a.9 FTE in August 2004. Ms. Hogan requested that position be changed back to a full time FTE. She said the salary funding would not be a problem as Ms. Bailey is currently a D62, step 4 and a replacement would begin as a C44. Mr. Bennett moved and Ms. Holes-Dickson seconded the vacant states attorney position in Cass County Social Services be adjusted from a .9 FTE to afull time position effective February 15,2006. Operations Report Mr. Skjonsby reviewed the Financial Report with the Board. It is estimated that actual expenditures for 2005 will be less than projected as well as more revenues than projected. His final report for the 2005 budget will be presented at the April meeting as some revenues have not yet been received. Ms. Hogan reminded the Board of the ND DHS stakeholders meeting at the Kelly Inn in Fargo on Friday, February 10 at 10:00 a.m. In addition to the position statement on the need to consolidate technology systems for Economic Assistance programs, there will be position statements on child welfare funding and Home and Community Services Program services. She also invited Board members to attend the exit interview ofthe Children and Family Services audit conducted the same week. That will take place Thursday, February 9 at 1 :00 p.m. in the basement of the Annex. Ms. Hogan informed the Board that all managers have been trained on the new Internet monitoring system by Terry Schmaltz from ITD. Protocols for when and how to use the information are being discussed. Also, the internet use policy was reviewed with all staff in January at a general staff meeting. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Mr. Wagner and seconded by Mr. Vanyo. Ken Pawluk, Chairman Cass County Social Services Mary Denis, Recorder