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Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 20, 2022 9:30 AM BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Maricopa County, Arizona (and the Boards of Directors of the Flood Control District, Library District, Stadium District, Improvement Districts and/or Board of Deposit) "The mission of Maricopa County is to provide regional leadership and fiscally responsible, necessary public services to its residents so they can enjoy living in healthy and safe communities” Board Members Bill Gates, Chairman, District 3 Clint Hickman, Vice Chairman, District 4 Jack Sellers, District 1 Thomas Galvin, District 2 Steve Gallardo, District 5 County Manager Joy Rich Clerk of the Board Juanita Garza Meeting Location Sullivan Conference Room/ Supervisors’ Auditorium 301 W Jefferson, 10th Floor/205 W Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 85003 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona, convened in Special Session at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in the Sullivan Conference Room 301 W Jefferson, 10th Floor/ Supervisors’ Auditorium, 205 W Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Bill Gates, Chairman, District 3; Clint Hickman, Vice Chairman, District 4; Jack Sellers, Supervisor, District 1; Thomas Galvin, Supervisor, District 2; Steve Gallardo, Supervisor, District 5. Also present: Juanita Garza, Clerk; Kelly Gardiner, Minutes Coordinator; Theresa Dockcarter, Minutes Coordinator; Joy Rich, County Manager; Anne Longo, Legal Counsel; Betsy Pregulman, Legal Counsel; Lesli Sorensen, Legal Counsel. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Vote to convene in Executive Session to consider the items on the Executive Agenda dated Wednesday, April 20, 2022, for Board of Supervisors and relevant Special Districts pursuant to the statutory authority listed for each item. Motion to approve by Supervisor Jack Sellers, seconded by Supervisor Clint Hickman Ayes: Bill Gates, Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Steve Gallardo RECESS Chairman Gates recessed Executive Session and reconvened into Open Session in the Supervisors’ Auditorium. Supervisor Galvin entered the session late. OPEN SESSION 2. POSSIBLE ACTION RE: DISCUSSION RELATED TO OFFICE OF COUNTY ATTORNEY; BOARD AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY; APPOINTMENT AND ELECTIONS Take action as directed in the April 20, 2022, executive session regarding Office of County Attorney, Board Authority and Responsibility; Appointment and Elections. (C- 06-22-648-X-00) Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Page 2 of 2 Chairman Gates reconvened the meeting and talked about the process of appointing a new County Attorney. He asked his colleagues if there was a motion. Supervisor Hickman talked about the process and the three outstanding candidates the Board had the opportunity to talk with. He said all three candidates each talked about their individual plan for this very important office despite this appointment timeframe only being for six months. Supervisor Clint Hickman made a motion to appoint Rachel Mitchell as the County Attorney. Supervisor Jack Sellers seconded the motion Ayes: Bill Gates, Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Steve Gallardo Supervisor Gallardo commented on the importance of this decision and the statutory requirements. He said there is a need to have someone at the helm that can meet the tough challenges of the office, Rachel Mitchell has a full understanding of situation and the needs of the office. Chairman Sellers agreed with his colleagues and stated he was impressed with the quality of the candidates. Thomas Galvin congratulated Rachel Mitchell and congratulated all the candidates. He noted the County Attorney’s Office is in disarray and the answers concerning the issues from all candidates were solid. The voters will decide who will represent the County. Supervisor Hickman stated. the candidates were all qualified. Rachel Mitchell is well qualified. There will be a Swearing-in ceremony at 11:00 a.m. Chairman Gates stated he was glad that people still want to run for the County Attorney’s office. There are hard decisions that need to be made. Rachel Mitchell will right the ship while running for the office in November. MEETING ADJOURNED There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. _____________________________ Bill Gates, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: ____________________________ Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board