Commissioners debate process for appointing building code hearings officer

Sep 30, 2026

Board discussed appointing a new building code compliance hearing officer and several commissioners raised concerns about the selection process and optics; staff agreed to open the application process and coordinate with Hailey to allow additional applicants to be considered.

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Staff recounted the county's past practice of appointing a building code compliance hearing officer (last authorized in 2016) and said a candidate, identified as CJ from OIT, had applied for the role. Staff asked whether the board wanted to proceed with that appointment.

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