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Commissioner criticizes Children Services' pre-appointment discussions; agency says meetings were informational
Summary
Commissioner Charlie Adkins objected to Children Services staff meeting with prospective board candidates before commissioners select appointees, calling the practice potentially misleading; Children's Services said conversations were informational and not promises of appointment.
A debate over how applicants are screened for the Athens County Children Services Board surfaced during the March 3 meeting, with Commissioner Charlie Adkins saying exploratory conversations between agency staff and potential appointees can create inappropriate expectations.
Adkins told the board he was concerned that the agency’s discussions with prospective candidates amounted to an unofficial interview and could…
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