Work group votes to send governor a brief letter urging appointment confirmations

Several members raised concern that numerous statutory positions on the work group had expired or were unfilled. Maria Bataglia volunteered to draft a short letter requesting that the governor expedite appointments and Anne Richard offered to refine the language. The motion to send a letter was moved and carried by voice vote; Chair Evan agreed to sign the letter on behalf of the group.

Members and staff also noted the annual report would include a statement on appointment status and any staffing or seat gaps that affect the group's ability to act. Representative Feige (legislative liaison) said he would help advise on how the work group's requests could be coordinated with legislative staff.