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Weston board outlines interview process after eight applications for trustee vacancy
Summary
Staff reported eight applications for a trustee vacancy and the board set an interview process: redacted packets, randomized speaking order, and a goal to interview all candidates on one evening (Oct. 7 preferred; Oct. 21 backup); the board debated live streaming and sequestration to avoid unfair advantage.
The Weston village board reviewed procedures for filling a trustee vacancy after staff reported eight timely applications.
Staff (Speaker 9) said all eight applications were in the packet with contact information redacted and proposed an open‑session interview night where each candidate could choose a short introduction; questions would be prepared by staff and distributed to trustees in advance. The board discussed logistics and fairness: whether to let the public watch live via Zoom, how to sequester candidates so they do not see other candidates’ answers, and whether to allow remote appearances.
Trustees agreed to try to schedule interviews on Oct. 7 (with Oct. 21 as an alternate) and aimed to group candidates on a single evening if possible. The board debated candidate timing (5 minutes vs. 10 minutes each) and drew the conclusion that 10 minutes might be more appropriate for the position but also considered doing 5 minutes plus questions; staff said they would draft five questions and circulate them to trustees for comment.
Board members emphasized openness of the process (open session, with redacted contact info in packets) alongside practical measures to prevent unfair preparation advantages (sequestering candidates, recording and posting the meeting after interviews, or pausing live streaming for the interview segment). Staff will finalize logistics and notify applicants of the schedule and procedures ahead of the October meetings.
