Community advocates and former officials urge speed, independent counsel and public involvement at CBPA’s first meeting During the CBPA’s first meeting, public speakers — including former Commissioner Joanne Hardesty and community organizers — urged the board to use its authority, involve residents in hiring the director, consider independent legal counsel and guard against narrow procurement practices in the director search.

Community leaders are urging Portland's new board to prioritize public involvement and independent legal counsel in their crucial decision-making process.

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Commission Reviews Vendor Relations Policy Amid Calls for More Inclusive Practices Board debates necessity of vendor relations policy after decades without a disparity study.

Rochester City School District's Board is questioning a decades-old vendor relations policy, sparking a crucial debate over inclusivity and equity in procurement practices.

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