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Pulaski County commissioners say Area Plan Commission needs independent counsel, records and clearer rules
Summary
Commissioners and staff discussed legal, procedural and staffing barriers that the Area Plan Commission (APC) says are blocking routine land-use work, and asked staff to pursue outside counsel and updated minutes and rules of procedure.
Commissioner Teresa Bryant pressed the Pulaski County commissioners for legal and administrative fixes to help the Area Plan Commission carry out land-use duties.
Bryant said building inspector Carla has been unable to obtain consistent legal counsel for the APC and asked county counsel for guidance on how the APC can secure and pay for outside representation. Jacob (county counsel) told the commissioners the county council controls appropriations but that the APC can hire counsel on contract and submit claims if council does not pre-approve funding.
Bryant and Carla described difficulty recruiting attorneys willing to take government work and said some potential hires cited travel and workload. Carla said she will present attorney candidates with…
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