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Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Jun 2, 2023

The budget committee of the Sumner County Commission voted last week to eliminate the county’s human resources department, a move which would save the county approximately $100,000 annually. The Tennessee Lookout reports that HR Director Cheryl Lewis-Smith told the committee that she was concerned about the welfare of Sumner County employees and the potential liability risks to the county if the HR department is dissolved. The vote must be approved by the full commission.