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But in late 2004, county employees began complaining about Kuyath's management style, and in December commissioners shifted his duties and took some departments out from under his supervision.
Then in April, Kuyath showed up at a budget hearing in a Darth Vader costume, and used a "Star Wars" theme for his presentation.
Shortly after that episode, commissioners put Kuyath on paid administrative leave. Since then he has continued to receive full pay.
