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Council recommends Bernadette Smith as chief of legislative services; May 17 start proposed

3004740 · April 15, 2025
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The council recommended Bernadette Smith to serve as chief of the Legislative Services Division and directed the Office of General Counsel to file one-cycle emergency legislation to make a prospective appointment effective May 17.

The council recommended Bernadette Smith to serve as chief of the Legislative Services Division and directed the Office of General Counsel to file one-cycle emergency legislation to make a prospective appointment effective May 17.

Jason, a presenting staff member, told the council that the position was posted internally for one week and drew four applicants. He said he and Leah Hayes, director of employee services, interviewed all four candidates on April 4 and April 7 and independently ranked the candidates the same way. Jason put forward “Ms. Bernadette Smith, who is currently with the Office of General Counsel” as the…

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