By Mallory Panuska
FAIRMONT — The recent elimination of Marion County’s human resources department has resulted in more duties and a raise for the county administrator.
Following a 10-minute executive session to discuss personnel matters Wednesday, the three commissioners announced that they would be boosting county administrator Kris Cinalli’s annual salary by $10,000 to take on the duties left by former human resources director Rick Humphreys.
In December, the county opted to eliminate the two-year-old department in an effort to save money in its yearly budget. Commission President Randy Elliott said that running it was costing the county about $100,000, of which $58,000 was dedicated to Humphreys’ annual salary.
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