County Cutting Some Top Jobs, Eliminating Departments

April 4, 2008

Escambia County government will look a lot different by July 1 after sweeping changes announced late Friday afternoon by County Administrator Bob McLaughlin.

The number of departments in the county will be reduced from 18 to six “bureaus”, group by similarities in functions and programs. Positions and titles will change, McLaughlin explained to county staff just prior to the Friday afternoon press conference, with several department director positions being eliminated.

Many directors will have the option of early retirement; if not, they will be reassigned.

McLaughlin explained that he was given direction by the County Commission when he was hired to streamline county departments and personnel.

The realignment process will continue over the next several months, as the “bureau chiefs” organize each of the bureaus. The will be a full presentation of the plan to the commission at the April 10 Committee of the Whole workshop.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News