Putnam County Executive Byrne restructures the executive branch

The Putnam County Legislature authorized a budget reallocation request by County Executive Kevin Byrne that restructures the executive branch.

This restructuring involves the creation of two positions ”“ a director of communications and a director of compliance and intergovernmental relations ”“ and the elimination of the director of constituent services in the County Executive”™s office and an unfilled purchaser position in the purchasing department. The work of the discontinued positions will be reassigned to different individuals in the County Executive”™s office, including the deputy county executive, who will receive increased compensation as a result.

“When I was elected, I was given a mandate from the residents of Putnam County to govern in an open and responsible manner,” said Byrne. “Being able to make some key personnel changes in my first weeks in office will be enormously helpful in finding creative solutions to problems, and save taxpayer dollars.”

Putnam County Legislative Chairman Paul Jonke added, “This move saves taxpayers over $64,000. Plain and simple. I applaud our new county executive for finding an opportunity for real savings so early in his term. And quite honestly, he deserves to be able to structure his executive staff as he sees best fit to serve this county. I”™m encouraged and excited for what”™s next for our community.”

Photo: Kevin Byrne