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Acting Administrator Collins commented that he had suggested that we present the applicants with hypothetical problems so we can analyze their thought processes and how they handle a pressure situation. The Board agreed-tha1'was a useful device. Mr. Mercer urged the Commission not to elongate this process too much as time tends to work to your disadvantage. People get nervous, and he already has had calls from local citizens who have indicated they want to call all the applicants and tell them not to come and be interviewed. Commissioner Wheeler stated that he would like to look at all the resumes and get started on interviewing at the same time. He suggested starting with those who are closest. Commissioner Bird commented that he came to the meeting today prepared to tear down even the list of seven, and there are three of those that he wouldn't even care to interview. Acting Administrator Collins noted that since the Board meets only once a week, it probably wouldn't hurt to say which candidates they would consider taking off the list to be interviewed so the other Commissioners might have some idea of their thinking. Commissioner Bird advised that the ones he did not wish to interview were Mr. Fehrenbach, Ms. Harrison, and Mr. Muxo, primarily because of their lack of administrative and county experience. Chairman Scurlock stated that the only other one he person- ally would want to eliminate would be James Chandler. Commissioner Wheeler stated that he would like to interview Ms. Harrison as he felt she had some very good accomplishments. Commissioner Bird pointed out that her degree is in Anthropology, and a great deal of her career was as a teacher. He believed she is mainly experienced in social services. The Acting Administrator asked that Mr. Mercer give a capsule summary of the seven applicants on the list submitted. NOV 15 1988 21 BOOK 75 DiA165