Second Gwinnett department head leaves

Gwinnett County lost its second department head in recent weeks as Support Services Director Steve North resigned effective last Friday.

North had led the department since 2007. He will receive a severance of $108,484, including six months’ pay and accumulated leave time. His personnel file does not indicate why he resigned.

County Administrator Glenn Stephens said the Board of Commissioners is "interested in a change in direction" for the department. He said the county will conduct a thorough review of the department's organizational structure.