(KNZA)--Brown County employees have been granted a cost of living increase for 2023.

The Brown County Commission Monday approved a 50 cent per hour cost of living raise for employees.

Following an executive session, the Commission voted to promote Dallas Johnson to county IT Director in training. Johnson will be paid $22 an hour.

The county will advertise for a new support specialist for the IT department to replace Johnson.

Current county IT director Sandy Carter is retiring effective December 23 after 40 years with Brown County.