Commissioners take no action on sheriff's department

Following an approximately 30-minute executive session about the extended absence of the sheriff and sheriff department matters, the Stephens County Commissioners voted to take no action on the matter.
"It's a difficult situation, but the law is pretty clear," District 2 Commissioner Todd Churchman said. "The laws are there. We'll have the election process and that sort of thing. That's where we're at."

District Attorney Jason Hicks, who was also in attendance during the executive session, also spoke briefly.

"The only thing I would add is this board in conjunction with our office has looked at all the duties and responsibilities in the sheriff and has made a determination that no action is necessary at this time," Hicks said.