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Council hears public comment urging retention of independent counsel; members agree to accept applications
Summary
During public comment Councilmember Melinda Grissemer urged the council to retain independent counsel for the council’s use. Council members agreed to solicit applications and advertise the opportunity via the auditor’s office; candidates will be screened and interviews may be conducted privately before public meetings.
Melinda Grissemer, County Council at Large, used the public-comment period to ask the Johnson County Council to retain independent outside counsel to advise the council on matters where there may be conflicts between county governing bodies.
"We are all independently and collectively whistleblowers," Grissemer said. "When we find out that something is not right, we are obligated to act quickly and swiftly. I have felt that there are other departments within the county, boards rather, that are not acting quickly and swiftly on behalf of Johnson County residents and…
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