KRONENWETTER, WI (WSAU) — The Village of Kronenwetter has contracted with an interim Administrator after placing Richard Downey on administrative leave.
Duane Gau of Public Administration Associates LLC was named to the position on Monday following a closed-session meeting of the Village Board.
WSAU News has confirmed that Downey is on leave with the Village as of Friday, July 8th. No further information regarding the circumstances surrounding the move has been made available.
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According to a copy of the employment agreement between Gau and the Village, he will make $76 per hour and spend about 32 hours per week in the position. The initial contract will be for three months, but that could be extended or shortened depending on how the search for a permanent administrator goes.
Gau will be paid by PAA, who will bill the Village for his services. He will not receive benefits or payment directly from the Village, and will also not be provided a per diem from the municipality.
Calls to the Kronenwetter Village Hall for comment were directed to Village Board President Chris Voll, who was unavailable for immediate comment.
