The structure of Kootenai County government could face a major overhaul in the next couple of years.

With two newly elected commissioners and commissioner Chairman Todd Tondee ready to change the status quo, the three officials are taking a fresh look at restructuring county government.

Ideas include creating a county administrator position, or adding more county commissioners.

But there are many details to iron out before anything is put to a public vote.

"It takes some time to develop," said Commissioner Dan Green. "I personally don't see it (a vote on any changes) happening until the general election of 2012."

It all comes down to deciding what new positions or officials are necessary, the salaries they would receive and the authority they would wield. Full story. Alecia Warren, CDA Press

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