Commissioners debate procedure for department changes as board approves ESS transfers
Jan 6, 2026
The board approved ESS-related budget transfers and temporary transfers of positions, but postponed action on deleting the Criminal Justice Commission as a department to allow a future agenda item. Commissioners pressed the county attorney and administrator on when department deletions require board approval under the administrative code.
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Palm Beach County commissioners on Jan. 6 approved budget transfers tied to moving certain functions (ESS-related items) into the Office of Public Safety while delaying a formal vote on deleting the Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) as a separate department.
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