Ever since his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence Aug. 11, Michael Hursh, the City of Auburn’s Director of Administration, has been on indefinite administrative leave.

By the close of this week, the Washington Cities Insurance Authority expects to finish its report on the incident and forward it to the City of Auburn. The City is expected to use the report to make its decision on Hursh’s employment status.

Auburn Police arrested Hursh on suspicion of driving under the influence in a City-owned vehicle early Aug. 11.

Hursh was stopped at about 2 a.m. in the area of Southeast 304th and 112th Street because of erratic driving, according to the Auburn Police Department. Hursh, a nine-year City employee who had served in the role since 2012, was booked into SCORE jail. After an Aug. 11 court appearance, he was released on his personal recognizance

On Aug. 12, Hursh was placed on indefinite administrative leave pending the results of a criminal and internal investigation.

The City of Federal Way is handling the prosecution and the Washington Cities Insurance Authority conducted the internal investigation.

According to the police report, Hursh admitted to having consumed alcohol that night.

“This is a very difficult situation for me,” said Mayor Nancy Backus. “Michael is a good man who it seems made a terrible mistake. While I do not condone his judgment or actions, I trust both the legal and internal process to ensure there is no special treatment, and that justice is served.

The director of administration oversees all divisions that report out of the mayor’s office, such as facilities and property management, emergency management, communications and multi-media, and economic development. Hursh was heavily involved as well in human and veterans service work. He launched a nonprofit, South County Housing and Outreach, which provides housing for women and children coming out of domestic violence. He served as chaplain for police and fire and for the City.