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Legislature debates process for appointing interim county executive, moves proposal to committee and schedules meeting
Summary
A proposal setting application, affidavit and interview rules for appointing an interim Jackson County Executive prompted extended debate; the legislature voted to send the resolution to committee and scheduled a special meeting to continue work.
The Jackson County Legislature spent substantial time Monday debating a resolution that would set procedures, timelines and eligibility rules for appointing an interim county executive following a recall vote.
Legislator Donna Payton introduced Resolution 22,072, which would establish an application and interview process, require applicants to sign an affidavit pledging not to run in the November general election, and set public hearing dates. The resolution drew extensive questions from colleagues about legal authority, fairness to applicants and how the public would submit…
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