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Lynn Haven commission adopts interim 'advice and consent' process for department-head hires
Summary
After months of debate, the Lynn Haven City Commission voted Nov. 12 to adopt an interim five-step procedure requiring department-head appointments proposed by the city manager be placed on the public agenda with candidate materials, discussed openly and then confirmed by recorded commission vote.
The Lynn Haven City Commission on Nov. 12 adopted an interim interpretation of the city charter’s "advice and consent" provision that requires the city manager to place department-head appointments on the commission agenda with resumes and recommendations, allow public discussion and then seek a recorded confirmation vote.
Commissioner Wark, who proposed the five-step process, argued the change will restore transparency after appointments were sometimes handled informally. "Residents deserve to see…
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