Boards agree to restructuring

Road commission boards in St. Joseph and Cass counties have agreed to a restructuring that will involve each entity being governed by their own manager.

During a joint meeting Jan. 29, current manager Christopher Bolt recommended each agency continue to collaborate on sharing services in accordance with an agreement reached in 2010. Bolt, however, said in the face of numerous and compelling issues, each agency demands attention and focus of a full-time manager.

A revised joint endeavor agreement was signed last month and the new structure was approved by both boards.

The Cass County Board has started a search for a new manager; Bolt will continue to lead both organizations as long as necessary, he said.