La Paz County Administrator Ron Drake has resigned. The County Board of Supervisors agreed to a âmutual separation agreementâ with Drake at a special meeting Wednesday, Dec. 16.
According to the terms of the agreement, Drakeâs employment will be ended as of Dec. 31. He will be on administrative leave starting Dec. 17. He will receive severance pay equivalent to six months of his salary.
The special meeting was held following a meeting Dec. 15 where the board discussed the agreement in executive session for 90 minutes.
District 2 Supervisor asked about the terms of the agreement, saying that wasnât what was in Drakeâs contract with the county. Deputy County Civil Attorney Ryan Dooley said the separation agreement superseded the previous contract. Under that contract, Drake would receive nine monthsâ severance pay if he was fired, but none if he voluntarily resigned.