(KLZA)-- Pawnee County Commission Chairman Dennis Schaardt will be heading to Washington D.C. 

During the July 31 Board meeting, Commissioners discussed a invitation to the white House for an Intergovernmental Affairs Conference with Nebraska Leadership.  

  Schaardt informed the Board that he will be attending the conference and there will be no cost to Pawnee County.   

In Board action during the meeting Commissioners approved a resolution making changes to the Pawnee County Employee Handbook. 

Highway Superintendent Chris Rauner also met with the Board, discussing progress on having one, unified County Handbook.  Board Chairman Dennis Schaardt has spoken to the Union Representative about the proposal.  

Heather Duryea and  County Clerk Candi Nicholas will continue working on the proposed changes to the Handbook for approval.