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Library board nominates two candidates; commissioners ask for broader outreach and will vote June 26
Summary
The Allegany County Library Board submitted two nominees for two expiring seats: Rosa Garcia and Megan Murphy. Commissioners discussed concerns about limited nominee lists, said the matter must go on a formal agenda, and scheduled it for the June 26 meeting for a confirmation vote or rejection.
County staff told commissioners the Allegany County Library Board submitted two nominees to fill two expiring library board seats, and commissioners agreed the nominations should be placed on the June 26 agenda for formal action.
Staff said the two nominees the library provided were Rosa Garcia and Megan Murphy and that state law requires commissioners to appoint from the nominees sent by the library. (Speaker 2)
"By state law ... the library makes a recommendation to the commissioners. The commissioners are to take the recommendation and put them on agenda and take action on them," Speaker 2 said. "The names they gave us were Rosa Garcia and Megan Murphy." (Speaker 2)
Several commissioners said they were uncomfortable approving the two nominees without wider public notice and said they wanted opportunity for other applicants or representation from different library regions. One commissioner said he would likely vote against both nominees unless the county expanded outreach; another said the nominations must be placed on the agenda so the commissioners can vote. (Speaker 1, Speaker 4)
The county will add the appointments to the June 26 agenda for the commissioners to consider. Staff said if the commissioners reject the nominees, the library board must submit additional names. (Speaker 2)
Ending: Commissioners noted that appointments to boards often generate disagreement and urged broad solicitation of applicants before final appointments are made. (Speaker 1)
