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On May 10th, 2019 the Escambia County Commissioners unanimously selected Gilley on Monday after interviewing her and four other candidates. Gilley was the associate vice president of external affairs at the University of West Florida.
In June 20202021, in a 4-1 vote with Commissioner [[Doug Underhill]] in decent Janice was fired by the BOCC. Commissioner [[Steven Barry]] sought the decision, saying that Gilley was not working out as county administrator. Barry made the request to put Gilley's contract up for debate as he came under increasing public scrutiny over a plan to seek back pay for commissioners and senior-level officials who he said weren't informed of a lucrative county retirement plan. Commissioner [[Jeff Bergosh]] seconded Barry's motion to remove Gilley.
Commissioner Underhill had this to say on the day Gilley was fired "You are the single greatest threat to the way we've done business in Escambia County, and for that I applaud you,". After being fired Gilley had this to say "While there are many stories and memories, I will never forget asking for live munitions to scuttle a barge headed for the I-10 bridge during Hurricane Sally or the joy experienced at each celebration for the summer youth program, to see the hope for the future in those young people; I look forward to watching that progress, As I have stated many times before, this is my home, and I love it and only want what is best for everyone here".
