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Ferry County to Trial 32-Hour Work Week This Fall

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Ferry County will test a 32-hour work week for county employees this fall, with nine offices closing on Fridays during a three-month trial period running from September 1 to November 30, 2025.

The Ferry County Board of Commissioners approved the trial at their May 27, 2025 Regular Meeting. The offices affected by the Friday closures include the Auditor's Office, Assessor's Office, Building and Planning Department, Public Records, Commissioner's Office, Public Works Office, WSU Extension Office, Treasurer's Office, and GIS Office.

The announcement was issued by April Drennan, Clerk of the Board.

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    Ferry County will test a 32-hour work week for county employees this fallβ€œPer Board approval at the May 27th, 2025 Regular Meeting, the trial period for a 32 Hour Work Week for County employees will run from September 1st, 2025 to November 30th, 2025.”
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    The trial period will run from September 1 to November 30, 2025β€œPer Board approval at the May 27th, 2025 Regular Meeting, the trial period for a 32 Hour Work Week for County employees will run from September 1st, 2025 to November 30th, 2025.”
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    Nine offices will close on Fridays during the trial periodβ€œThe following county offices will be closed on Fridays during this trial period:<br /> <ul> <li>Auditor's Office</li> <li>Assessor's Office</li> <li>Building and Planning Department</li> <li>Public Records</li> <li>Commissioner's Office</li> <li>Public Works Office</li> <li>WSU Extension Office</li> <li>Treasurer's Office</li> <li>GIS Office</li> </ul>”
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    The Ferry County Board of Commissioners approved the trial at their May 27, 2025 Regular MeetingThis receipt does not establish the claimed decision.β€œPer Board approval at the May 27th, 2025 Regular Meeting, the trial period for a 32 Hour Work Week for County employees will run from September 1st, 2025 to November 30th, 2025.”
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    The Auditor's Office will be affected by the Friday closuresβ€œThe following county offices will be closed on Fridays during this trial period:<br /> <ul> <li>Auditor's Office</li> <li>Assessor's Office</li> <li>Building and Planning Department</li> <li>Public Records</li> <li>Commissioner's Office</li> <li>Public Works Office</li> <li>WSU Extension Office</li> <li>Treasurer's Office</li> <li>GIS Office</li> </ul>”
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    The Assessor's Office will be affected by the Friday closuresβ€œThe following county offices will be closed on Fridays during this trial period:<br /> <ul> <li>Auditor's Office</li> <li>Assessor's Office</li> <li>Building and Planning Department</li> <li>Public Records</li> <li>Commissioner's Office</li> <li>Public Works Office</li> <li>WSU Extension Office</li> <li>Treasurer's Office</li> <li>GIS Office</li> </ul>”
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    The Building and Planning Department will be affected by the Friday closuresβ€œ<li>Building and Planning Department</li>”
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    The Public Records office will be affected by the Friday closuresNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The Commissioner's Office will be affected by the Friday closuresβ€œThe following county offices will be closed on Fridays during this trial period:<br /> <ul> <li>Auditor's Office</li> <li>Assessor's Office</li> <li>Building and Planning Department</li> <li>Public Records</li> <li>Commissioner's Office</li> <li>Public Works Office</li> <li>WSU Extension Office</li> <li>Treasurer's Office</li> <li>GIS Office</li> </ul>”
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    The Public Works Office will be affected by the Friday closuresNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The WSU Extension Office will be affected by the Friday closuresNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The Treasurer's Office will be affected by the Friday closuresNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The GIS Office will be affected by the Friday closuresNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The announcement was issued by April DrennanNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    April Drennan is the Clerk of the Boardβ€œClerk of the Board, April Drennan”

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