Board authorizes negotiations to appoint Amanda Rivera as hearing examiner

Aug 18, 2026

The board approved a motion to negotiate and offer the hearing‑examiner position to Deputy Director Amanda Rivera upon Donna Marie's retirement; commissioners praised the outgoing hearing examiner's long service and emphasized continuity for the office.

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The board authorized negotiations to offer the hearing‑examiner position to deputy director Amanda Rivera following the announced retirement of longtime hearing examiner Donna Marie (retirement planned for Jan. 9). The chair described the transition as important for continuity, given upcoming holidays and workload in the hearing‑examiner office.

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