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Commission delays state's attorney hiring decision until reference checks are complete
Summary
The board voted to continue the selection of a new state's attorney to a reconvened meeting, directing staff to obtain remaining professional reference checks within a short deadline and to reconvene on the following day at 5:30 p.m.
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners voted to continue the hiring decision for the state's attorney position and set a brief deadline for outstanding professional reference checks.
A county staff presenter told commissioners that interviews were complete but one candidate still lacked a returned professional reference. The presenter asked for 24 to 48 hours to complete the remaining checks; an HR representative had advised ensuring references were obtained before final action. Several commissioners said they were unlikely to change their preferences based on the pending check but supported following procedure.
Commissioner discussion emphasized two considerations: 1) avoiding a lapse in the county's ability to handle time‑sensitive legal matters if the position remains vacant, and 2) giving applicants closure by making a timely decision. The board set a staff deadline (5:00 p.m.) for reference returns and agreed to reconvene at 5:30 p.m. the following day to complete the appointment process.
A motion to continue the selection until the reconvened meeting was moved and seconded; the question was called and the motion carried by voice vote.
The board did not make an appointment at the meeting and instructed staff to proceed with the outstanding professional reference checks and to report results at the reconvened session.
