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San Joaquin supervisors direct policy to hold finalist interviews for board‑appointed department heads in public
Summary
After a lengthy discussion on candidate privacy and transparency, the board directed staff to draft a written policy requiring that finalist interviews for department heads appointed by the Board of Supervisors be conducted in public; the motion passed 4–1.
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors voted to direct staff to draft and return with a written policy requiring that finalist interviews for positions appointed by the board be held in public. The motion, brought by Supervisor Rickman, passed 4–1.
Supporters said public finalist interviews increase transparency and accountability for leadership chosen to run county departments. "Conducting…
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