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Commissioners split over proposed rules on commissioner-staff communications; item deferred for revision
Summary
The commission debated a proposed DPH policy that would formalize how individual commissioners contact staff. Supporters said it protects staff and creates consistent record-keeping; critics said it risks reducing transparency and commissioners ability to oversee operations. Chair and staff will revise language for a September 20 vote.
The Health Commission discussed a proposed policy to formalize and, in some cases, restrict communications between individual commissioners and DPH staff. The draft would require that requests to meet or correspond be routed and approved by the director and that certain ongoing contacts be channeled through specified staff roles.
Commissioner Singer argued the draft as written risks reducing transparency and sanitizing staff input; he urged a policy that encourages rather than…
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