Hastings County is staying with its warden for another two years.
At its virtual meeting Thursday, council acclaimed Warden Rick Phillips for another two years.
Council also extended the contract for CAO Jim Pine into 2022.
Warden Phillips commented that the coming years will be “exciting” with the extension of cell coverage in Eastern Ontario.
Phillips’ inauguration will be held in December.
Also, council now has a new deputy warden position.
Nominations for the new post will be taken at its November meeting.
If there is more than one nomination, an election will be held at the January council meeting.