Assembly directs scheduling of 75–90 minute public interviews, returns scheduling to Sept. 14

After selecting finalists, members discussed whether to interview the three finalists on a single day or across separate dates and debated potential start times. The clerk advised that formal interviews would likely run 75–90 minutes each in open public session and asked members to provide blackout dates so staff could coordinate schedules.

Members generally favored interviewing all three candidates in a single day if feasible; the assembly directed Crystal (staff) to coordinate schedules with Tim Pearson and the consultant and to return proposed dates on Sept. 14. The assembly discussed start-time preferences (10 a.m. and 1 p.m. were mentioned) and noted some members have travel commitments that will influence scheduling. No final interview times were set Sept. 5.