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Meeting Minutes Thursday, October 3, 2019 Resumed from the October 2, 2019 Meeting 10:00 AM Joint Meeting of the Citizen County Attorney Selection Review Committee and the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Board Members Bill Gates, Chairman, District 3 Clint Hickman, Vice Chairman, District 4 Jack Sellers, District 1 Steve Chucri, District 2 Steve Gallardo, District 5 County Manager Joy Rich Clerk of the Board Fran McCarroll Meeting Location Sullivan Conference Room 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003/ Supervisors’ Auditorium 205 W. Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 85003 Committee Members Chris Skelly, Chairman Paula Banahan Dr. Maria Chavira Rae Chornenky Boyd Dunn Carmen Heredia De la Torre Benjamin Taylor Clerk of the Board Fran McCarroll Meeting Location Sullivan Conference Room 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003/ BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona, resumed the Special Session from October 2, 2019 on Thursday, October 3 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in the 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, District 1; Steve Chucri, District 2; Steve Gallardo, District 5. Also present: Debra Schaffer, Deputy Clerk of the Board; Joy Rich, County Manager; and Andrea Cummings, Legal Counsel. Minutes compiled by Lori Medaris, Minutes Coordinator. OPEN SESSION BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 2. POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT OF MARICOPA COUNY ATTORNEY Possible appointment to fill the vacancy of the Office of the Maricopa County Attorney. Chairman Gates noted this has been a community-wide process. The Board of Supervisors appointed a Citizens Committee of seven individuals who conducted a thorough review of all the applicants for this position. They held multiple meetings and he thanked all the committee members on behalf of the Board for their assistance to the Board and their contribution throughout this process. Chairman Gates thanked all the candidates for their interest in the position. He said the Board was impressed with the quality of the individuals that applied. He also thanked the public for being active in the process. Supervisor Hickman made a motion to appoint Ms. Allister Adel to fill the vacancy in the Office of the Maricopa County Attorney. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Chucri. Special Meeting Minutes RESUMED Wednesday, October 3, 2019 Page 2 of 2 Supervisor Gallardo expressed his thanks to Chairman Gates for his leadership throughout the process and he thanked Benjamin Taylor and Carmen Heredia De La Torre for their service on the committee. Supervisor Sellers thanked all the candidates for their interest in the position and commented on the quality of each that made the selection of one a difficult task. He noted the diversity of the Citizens’ Committee and thanked them for their active part in assisting the Board with making the right selection. He thanked Allister Adel and said she will serve the citizens of Maricopa County well. Supervisor Chucri expressed his gratitude to Chairman Gates and Zach Shira and the excellent counsel they provided the Board during this process. He said this the most important appointment this Board has had to make, and it was done with great deliberation. He noted the committee that was appointed and how they reflected the diversity of the community and the County. He stated the candidate pool were very impressive people. He acknowledged the talent of the internal applicants and encouraged them to continue to be a part of the County Attorney’s Office. He applauded Allister Adel and the opportunities that are ahead for the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. Supervisor Hickman concurred with his colleagues concerning the appointment process. It is very stressful to put your name out there as a candidate for the position. He said this position is a high-profile position as leader for justice in the law enforcement community. He noted that Ms. Adel will be the first female County Attorney for Maricopa County. He commented how hard this process was and that each member of the Board heard from a lot of people concerning the selection for this position. He thanked the staff and the Clerk of the Board’s Office. Chairman Gates noted that Allister Adel is an excellent attorney and an experienced administrator. Ayes: Sellers, Chucri, Gates, Hickman, Gallardo MEETING ADJOURNED There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ___________________________ Bill Gates, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: ____________________________ Fran McCarroll, Clerk of the Board