(Atlantic, IA) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors held a Special Meeting Tuesday morning, in Atlantic. During their session, the Board rescinded a motion set during their meeting on January 2^nd, which pertained to Medical Examiner (M/E) fees, and passed a Resolution setting 2026 Medical Examiner fees. Board Chair Steve Baier:

Supervisor Steve Green said the numbers came together after checking around the state for similar rates, and given the decline in the number of ME’s and ME Investigators.

The Board then discussed an Executive Assistant to the Board position. Once again, here’s Board Chair Steve Baier….

The successful applicant would take some the of load off of County Auditor Kathy Somers, who also serves as the Board Secretary and administrator for the Board. Supervisor Steve Green…

If there are no applicants with the preferred skill set, the position will not be filled. The Board approved moving forward with advertising for the position. The Cass County Supervisors’ next, Regular meeting, takes place at 9-a.m., on January 20^th.