Extending David Root’s employ with Oconee County

David Root may not altogether be leaving the employ of Oconee County government by the end of the week.  After a closed-door session, the county council gave its administrator the authority to negotiate an agreement by which Root will continue as county attorney for the interim until the county completes a search to find his permanent replacement.  Root is in the process of resigning, to take a position with a private law firm.