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Commissioners set timeline to narrow county‑attorney applicants; debate use of FACA review
Summary
The board discussed a field of 10 applicants (8 deemed eligible), debated sending candidates to the Florida Association of County Attorneys for vetting, and agreed to narrow candidates to a smaller slate for interviews with a plan to finalize interviewing in early November.
Palm Beach County commissioners spent extensive time discussing the recruitment and selection process for the county attorney position, clarifying next steps and debating whether to employ an outside vetting body.
Key facts and procedure - Applications and eligibility: Staff reported 10 total applications were received; 8 met the eligibility standards the board had set. - Outside review: Staff proposed forwarding eligible candidates to the Florida Association of County Attorneys (FACA) for review and recommendations. Commissioners split on whether FACA should be used given the relatively small candidate pool. - Narrowing and timeline:…
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