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Judicial commission hires third‑party investigator, places two commissioners on leave
Summary
Facing a threatened lawsuit and a complaint under the Smith County Education Association Act, the judicial commission voted to hire Angelita Fisher to investigate, place two judicial commissioners on administrative leave with pay for up to 21 days, and appoint Stacy Swindell as interim director if she accepts.
Unidentified Speaker 2 called the judicial commission to order and the body approved the minutes before moving to address a pending legal matter. Unidentified Speaker 1 (legal counsel) told members the commission could meet in executive session because there is a pending or threatened lawsuit involving the county commission under the Smith County Education Association Act.
Legal counsel recommended hiring a third‑party investigator, Angelita Fisher, to investigate both a filed complaint and a letter from an attorney threatening legal action. "She is willing to take on the responsibilities, and she has indicated to me that she thinks she can complete within 15 days," Unidentified Speaker 1 said, while adding the commission should allow up to 21 days if needed. Unidentified Speaker 3 moved to employ Angelita Fisher "to investigate both the complaint and the threatened legal action," Unidentified Speaker 2 seconded, and members voted in favor.
The commission also decided to place the two…
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