Charles Mix County approves pay and hours increase for Veterans Service Officer
September 26, 2025 | Charles Mix County, South Dakota
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Charles Mix County commissioners approved a $2,700 pay increase and an additional eight hours per month for Veterans Service Officer Jerry Seiner, effective Aug. 31.
The action came during the board’s regular Sept. 2 meeting in Lake Andes after Jerry Seiner had discussed wage rate considerations related to adding Douglas County. Auditor Jason Gant and State’s Attorney Steve Cotton were present for the meeting.
The wage and hours change was approved by motion: Soukup moved to approve the increase and Standy seconded. The motion carried with all in favor.
Earlier in the meeting, the board entered an executive session to discuss personnel under South Dakota Codified Law 1-25-2. The session began at 11:05 a.m. with State's Attorney Steve Cotton and Auditor Jason Gant present; it ended at 11:24 a.m. The board declared no action taken at the end of the executive session.
The pay increase and additional hours are recorded in the minutes as effective Aug. 31; no other details about funding sources or budget offsets were specified in the meeting minutes.
The board adjourned at 11:26 a.m. and listed its next regular meeting for Sept. 25, when other budget and county items will be considered.
The action came during the board’s regular Sept. 2 meeting in Lake Andes after Jerry Seiner had discussed wage rate considerations related to adding Douglas County. Auditor Jason Gant and State’s Attorney Steve Cotton were present for the meeting.
The wage and hours change was approved by motion: Soukup moved to approve the increase and Standy seconded. The motion carried with all in favor.
Earlier in the meeting, the board entered an executive session to discuss personnel under South Dakota Codified Law 1-25-2. The session began at 11:05 a.m. with State's Attorney Steve Cotton and Auditor Jason Gant present; it ended at 11:24 a.m. The board declared no action taken at the end of the executive session.
The pay increase and additional hours are recorded in the minutes as effective Aug. 31; no other details about funding sources or budget offsets were specified in the meeting minutes.
The board adjourned at 11:26 a.m. and listed its next regular meeting for Sept. 25, when other budget and county items will be considered.
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