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Senate committee holds public hearing on Francis A. Torres’s nomination to Civil Service Commission
Summary
A Senate standing committee heard public and written testimony in support of Francis A. Torres’s nomination to the Commonwealth’s Civil Service Commission; no confirmation vote was taken and the committee will forward testimony and a recommendation to the full Senate.
The Senate Standing Committee on Executive Appointments and Investigation on Feb. 19 held a public hearing on the nomination of Francis A. Torres to serve on the Civil Service Commission representing the Third Senatorial District. The committee received multiple oral endorsements, five additional written letters of support and questions from senators about staffing and administrative backlogs at the commission.
Joanie Lanizou, representing Governor Arnold I. Palacios and Lieutenant Governor David M. Apatang, introduced Torres and said the governor and lieutenant governor “placed their complete trust in Miss Torres to serve on the Civil Service Commission.” Torres was sworn in for the record and gave brief opening remarks. “If confirmed, I will listen carefully to all parties, consider every case on its merits, and work diligently to ensure that the Commission's processes remain transparent, fair, and free from undue…
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