BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER

LEE COUNTY — After much discussion, the Lee County Commission approved a motion to start the process of hiring a chief operating officer (COO). The pay range for this new position will be between $175,000 and $225,000. The listing can be found at www.leeco.us/departments/human_resources/seeking_employment. According to the listing, some, but not all, of the essential job functions of the COO would be to • Oversee and administer county functions under the authority of the Lee County Commission. • Develop and execute the county strategic plan to support the overall mission of the County. • Manage and direct county operations pursuant to the stated goals and objectives of the County Commission to ensure that operational activities are aligned with the county’s

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