Commissioners discuss vacancy for position No. 1 and legal counsel status
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Summary
The board discussed the vacant commissioner position No. 1 (32 applicants received) and referenced ongoing mandamus litigation. Commissioners noted they retain authority to appoint while legal counsel and counsel's role were discussed for the record.
During general board business, commissioners discussed efforts to fill the vacant commissioner position No. 1. Chair Chris Barnett noted the board had received 32 applications and asked if commissioners were willing to deliberate on those applicants despite having passed a 30‑day time frame.
One commissioner referenced ongoing litigation described on the record as mandamus; commissioners debated whether that litigation affects deliberation and noted counsel's role. Barnett reiterated that, with a quorum, the two seated commissioners retain the authority to appoint to the vacancy.
No formal appointment or vote occurred; the exchange was entered on the record and the item will be handled in future deliberations consistent with legal counsel’s guidance.