10. Discussion and possible action to approve a plan to recruit and select a Washoe County Manager, including authorizing the Department of Human Resources to contract with an executive search firm to conduct the recruitment; to appoint Assistant County Manager Kate Thomas as Interim County Manager for the period of July 1, 2025, until the Interim County Manager vacates the position or a permanent County Manager is appointed; and to authorize a 10% non-PERS compensable special salary increase to Ms. Thomas's July 1, 2025 hourly base rate of pay ($150.61) while she serves in the capacity as Interim County Manager. The non-PERS compensable special salary adjustment is estimated to cost a maximum of $1,222.00 per pay period (80 hours). The total cost per the estimated timeline (i.e., interim appointment period of July 1, 2025, through January 5, 2026) is $16,502. The fiscal impact shall be absorbed within the fiscal year 26 adopted budget of the Office of the County Manager. Human Resources. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION