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Public and commissioners press for broader appointment nominations and transparency on boards and commissions
Summary
Speakers and several commissioners urged removing exclusive appointment initiation by the presiding commissioner and allowing any commissioner to nominate applicants for boards; staff will draft language and ensure statutory exceptions are noted.
Public commenters and commissioners raised concerns that the current appointment process concentrates initiation power with the presiding commissioner. Under the draft charter, the presiding commissioner appoints board and commission members (after consultation with the county administrator) and the county commission confirms them. Several speakers, including Commissioner…
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