Commission accepts public defender resignation and authorizes recruitment
The board accepted Public Defender Matt Pinnell's resignation and directed staff to restart recruitment for a replacement and consider an interim appointment, noting the position is statutorily appointed by the commission.
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The board accepted the resignation of Public Defender Matt Pinnell and authorized staff to formally recruit for his replacement. Staff told the commissioners the public‑defender position is one of a few that is statutorily appointed by the County Commission and described the typical process: solicit applications, perform internal review, and bring finalists to a public meeting for interview and appointment.
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