DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Summary Of Conclusions Of Closed Executive Session To Hold Performance Review Of County Manager
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Summarize the Board of Commissioners’ conclusions regarding the closed session mid-year review of the performance of the County Manager.
SUMMARY
Open Meeting Law, Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, permits a public body to close a meeting to evaluate the performance of an individual subject to its authority. The statute requires that the public body summarize its conclusions regarding the evaluation during a subsequent open meeting. By Resolution No. 26-207 (May 5, 2026), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners held a closed executive session to hold a discussion of the mid-year performance of the County Manager.
The mid-year evaluation of the County Manager did not result in a rating and was conducted for performance feedback purposes only. The session included discussion of the County Manager’s accomplishments and observations over the past six months, along with challenges and opportunities she and the Board foresee for the performance of County Manager for the remainder of the year. This session did not reach any conclusions regarding the County Manager’s performance.
RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Open Meeting Law, Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, permits a public body to close a meeting to evaluate the performance of an individual subject to its authority; and
WHEREAS, the statute requires that the public body summarize its conclusions regarding the evaluation during a subsequent open meeting; and
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2026, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners held a closed executive session to hold a discussion of the mid-year performance of the County Manager; and
WHEREAS, the mid-year review of the County Manager did not result in a rating and was conducted for performance feedback purposes only.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Commissioners hereby reports that the review consisted of a discussion of the County Manager’s accomplishments and observations over the past six months, along with challenges and opportunities she and the Board foresee for the performance of County Manager for the remainder of the year, and did not result in any conclusions regarding the County Manager’s performance.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
26-207; 5/5/26
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: None.
BOARD GOALS
☐ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Andy Benish
Author: Andy Benish