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"Glama recognizes the need for her to become more flexible, and to develop skills that are essential for coping with change and to not resist new ways of embarking upon desired outcome." Under the heading of "Opportunities," the evaluation included this note among three others: "Accept credit cards for the purchase of bus passes." Cunningham concluded his comments by writing, "I am confident that Glama will be successful in the accomplishment of all goals and expectations for the upcoming report- ing period." She was approved for a 3-percent merit pay increase, making her total salary about $103,000. According to the July 15 termination letter, she is eligible to receive salary and benefits through Aug. 15. 'MISSION REMAINS THE SAME' Rob Lewis, the county's intergovernmental liaison was named SCAT's interim director until a replacement can be found for Carter. He previously supervised the department as director of the county's Planning and Development Services Office. Carter was among about 140 "at-will" employ- ees of Sarasota County Government, mainly directors and executives. At-will workers can be dismissed by employers for any reason and without warning, according to Florida law. "[The] administration has elected to exercise its option to end this individual's employment, allowing for a change in the leadership of SCAT," county spokeswoman Jamie Carson told the News Leader on July 16, referring to Carter. The change at the helm will not impact recent efforts to launch new routes and a marketing campaign or to erect signs with QR codes that provide real-time information about when buses will arrive at stops, Carson said; all are actions designed to improve county transit. Nineteen new buses feature decals reading, "We'll take you there!" An additional six have been wrapped in an island-themed design for service on the barrier islands, thus helping One highly successful initiative former SCAT Director Glama Carter touted this year was the implementation of Route 33 during the tourist season. It operated between Siesta Key and the Amish and Mennonite community of Pinecraft in Sarasota. File photo Sarasota News Leader July 18, 2014 Page 13