Commission approves MOU with David W. Johnston and appoints Alan House as interim county administrator, votes 8–0

The Unified Government Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two mayor’s-agenda items Wednesday: a resolution adopting a memorandum of understanding with David W. Johnston and the appointment of Assistant County Administrator Alan House as interim county administrator.

Angela Lawson, chief legal counsel, presented the MOU as a simplified agreement that restates existing financial terms and adds a few nonfinancial clarifications. Commissioner Bayham moved to approve the resolution; Commissioner Ramirez seconded. The clerk called the roll and the vote was 8–0 in favor.

Lawson then explained the charter process for an interim county administrator, which requires mayoral appointment with the commission’s consent. The recommendation was to appoint Assistant County Administrator Alan House as interim county administrator on terms not to exceed those of the current county administrator. Commissioner Comp moved the appointment and Commissioner Howard seconded; the motion carried on an 8–0 roll-call vote.

Both items were presented as routine personnel or contract actions; no dissenting discussion was recorded. The commission also approved the regular consent agenda by an 8–0 vote later in the meeting.

The appointments and the MOU will be effective as recorded in the commission’s minutes; the transcript does not provide the MOU’s full text or specific effective dates beyond the resolution language presented in the meeting.