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Commissioners debate policy-review committee; consensus favors on-demand review over standing panel
Summary
A proposed county policy-review committee prompted discussion about scope, staff time and cost; commissioners and the county attorney urged an as-needed approach rather than a permanent committee, with several suggesting ad hoc review teams or department-led updates instead.
Commissioner Gould proposed creating a five-member policy-review committee to systematically compile, review and revise county policies (excluding sheriff’s office and employee-handbook personnel policies). The stated goal was to produce a comprehensive, searchable county policy handbook within about a year.
Supporters said a central policy repository would help commissioners and staff locate governance and operational policies without searching past…
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