Committee debates background‑check policy for county appointments; staff to refine language
A draft policy would require background checks for appointees to county boards and commissions and lists disqualifying offenses; council members recommended narrowing language (for example to 'conviction of a felony or misdemeanor evaluated for relevance') and favored running checks before public appointment to avoid public disclosure of sensitive records.
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Staff presented a proposed administrative policy requested by Council Member Keaton Garrity to require background checks for appointees to boards, committees and certain outside entities appointed by the county. The draft lists disqualifying offenses such as violent crimes, theft, fraud, embezzlement, extortion, bribery, breach of fiduciary duty, formal conflicts of interest and other crimes involving moral turpitude.
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