Amherst council debates appointing a single interim vs. staggered appointments amid candidate‑pool concerns
Council members expressed differing views on appointing one person to serve a longer interim term versus appointing a short‑term interim and running a broader recruitment later; some worried a 13‑month appointed term could discourage challengers.
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Council members discussed whether appointing a single person to serve until certification after the Nov. 2027 election would discourage potential candidates, or whether a two‑stage approach (short interim appointment followed by a fuller recruitment) would be preferable.
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