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Jackson County legislators press county executive’s office on vetting for boards and commissions
Summary
Legislators questioned county executive’s office staff about appointment vetting, whether taxes are checked for nominees and the status of several boards, including the Board of Equalization.
Legislators at a Jackson County legislative meeting on an unspecified date questioned the county executive’s office about its process for appointing members to county boards and commissions and whether nominees are screened for unpaid local taxes.
The discussion matters because several boards need members to operate and the legislature has the authority to disapprove executive appointments; legislators said consistent vetting would guard against recommending candidates who do not meet eligibility criteria.
At the outset of the exchange, Legislator Abarca asked, “Yeah. Where where is the county executive today?” and pressed the county executive’s office for an update on unfilled…
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