County Commission | The Magazine January February 2018 | Page 44

Q
When someone brand-new to
county administration asks for
your advice, what kinds of questions do
they usually have? What is your advice
to them for establishing good working
relationships with commissioners?
A
New administrators usually ask
questions on how I would handle a
situation, or have I budgeted for a particular
item. My advice to a new administrator would
be to stay in constant contact with their
commissioners. Keep them informed and
updated on your operation, and ask questions.
Q
What does “67 counties, One
voice” mean
to you?
A
"67 counties, One voice" means
working together. All county personnel
being on the same page and in agreement
on all subject matters affecting county
government. "Speaking with ONE VOICE." n
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SPEED DRILL with Mary Wood
Favorite thing about Clay County? : Clay County is a small place with
a big heart. You may leave Clay County, but you will always come back.
| Are you a fan of New Year's resolutions? No, because I never make
it a week without failing. | Favorite college football team: Auburn |
Cats or dogs? I love dogs. |Favorite holiday? Thanksgiving. | No. 1
quality you look for in colleagues? Honesty | First paying job? 1966
Higgins Slacks in Lineville, Ala., making $1.25 an hour. | Home-cooking
or eat out? Home-cooking. | As a very young child, I wanted to be a
dog doctor, because of my love for animals (especially dogs) when I
grew up. (But when I grew up I realized the name was veterinarian.) |
If I had a whole day completely free of commitments and obligations, I
would go back and watch every episode of “Scandal” from day one. n
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