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r - BOOK ) PA"E signatures with a notary stamp and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating this matter. Since we are self- insured and it is our responsibility to protect the escrowed money in our control and since Mr. Taylor is innocent, Attorney Vitunac recommended we pay William Taylor $5,401.20 and try to recoup the damages later. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously authorized payment of $5,401.20 to William Taylor and directed the County Attorney to attempt to recoup the funds, as recommended by staff. REVIEW OF POLICY ON MAKEUP OF INTERVIEWING/SELECTION COMMITTEES Chairman Eggert recounted discussions on the subject of the makeup of interview and selection committees. She felt individual commissioners should not be included in this activity. Commissioner Wheeler recalled conversations with County Administrator Chandler regarding the advantages and disadvantages of commissioners being included on interview and selection committees. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by Commissioner Scurlock, to exclude commissioners from sitting on review and selection committees. Under discussion, Commissioner Bowman suggested that commissioners might sit on the committees but not vote, and Commissioner Scurlock pointed out that commissioners are not restricted from attending the presentations since they are public meetings. Commissioner Bowman felt it was helpful to hear the presentations, and Commissioner Bird suggested that when there is an item of major expenditure the presentations could be made to the entire Board along with the selection committee. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. 72 _I