Virtual connection issues delay one candidate’s interview

Aug 31, 2026

A candidate joining remotely (Michael Hemmingsen) experienced camera and audio permission problems; meeting organizers proceeded with in-person interviews and later accommodated the virtual participant when the connection allowed.

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The panel had invited at least one applicant to appear virtually. When the candidate joined they ran into camera and audio-permission troubles and said they were “more of a Teams guy.” Council members agreed to proceed with in-person interviews and resume with the virtual candidate when the technology permitted.

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