Jason Conatser was tapped as the next city secretary in Hedley during a called meeting of the Board of Aldermen last Thursday.
Conatser succeeds Randy Shaw, who has held the position for almost 19 years. Shaw’s last day of full time employment was Friday. He announced his resignation July 1, and City Clerk Rhonda Shaw and maintenance worker Roger Hager resigned also.
Conatser was originally hired for Hager’s position at a July 20 called meeting, and Bill Farris was hired as secretary. Farris quit three days later.
During last Thursday’s meeting, Alderman Leon Ward suggested offering the secretary’s position to Conatser, and Shaw put in a good word for him.
“He’s had a great attitude and is catching on fast to a lot of stuff,” he said.
Ward said he would like to see Conatser have a month with Shaw to learn everything that needs to be done. Shaw said he could help for a couple of weeks but not for 40 hours a week.
The board unanimously approved motions to hire Conatser as secretary and to hire Shaw on an hourly basis.
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