Disputed exigent grant moved to full board after counsel flags technical rejection issues

The committee returned to a previously deferred item involving exigent approval for a grant after counsel had stepped into the hall to confer. Commission counsel told the committee exigent approval had already been granted by the CEO but rejected by the state and recommended the committee either reject for technical reasons or move the item to the full board for a fuller resolution. Counsel warned the committee the action is procedural and recommended moving the matter without recommendation to allow staff and counsel time to correct procurement or legal issues before final board action.