Forsyth names Derrer finalist for county manager post

CUMMING - Doug Derrer has been named the sole finalist for the Forsyth County manager's position by the Board of Commissioners.

Derrer has served as interim county manager since September 2008. He joined Forsyth County as deputy county manager in February 2008. He brings more than 28 years of local government experience to Forsyth County.

Prior to joining Forsyth County, Derrer served as the public works director for Hall County. He has also worked as the public safety director for Hall County, the supervisor for the Hall County Code Enforcement Department, the city manager for Flowery Branch, and a police officer for Miami-Dade County in Florida. He holds Bachelor of Science degrees in public administration and criminal justice.

Responsibilities of the county manager position:

The county manager provides leadership for Forsyth County government by working with the Board of Commissioners and other management to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies; supervises the county's administrative offices and senior management; oversees county programs/activities; interprets county goals/policies; and ensures county administration and senior management are making decisions consistent with the Board of Commissioners' planning and policy initiatives.

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