Report to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors from The Citizens County Attorney Selection Review Committee The Committee would like to thank all of those who expressed an interest in the vacancy in the Office of Maricopa County Attomey and have taken the time to complete the extensive application. The Committee would also like to thank all of those who have participated in the process by sending letters in support of the applicants. ‘The Committee reviewed the applications in Executive Session on April 14 & 15, 2010. The Committee has also conducted interviews of the applicants as it has deemed appropriate. After careful deliberation, and in accordance with the direction provided by the Board of Supervisors, the Committee hereby adopts and submits this report to the Board for its consideration in making this appointment The Committee presents the following candi consideration: tes (in alphabetical order) for Board Boyd Dunn Mr. Dunn's long tenure as Mayor of Chandler and a member of the Chandler City Council has provided him with leadership, managerial and government budgeting experience that is unique among the candidates. His legal practice has focused mainly on civil and family law, and he has extensive civil trial experience; but, he does not have significant prosecutorial or criminal defense experience. Mr. Bolick has asked that the report reflect that he dissents on this recommendation based on Mr. Dunn's lack of criminal law experience. Two other committee members shared this concern, but based on overall considerations, approved forwarding Mr. Dunn’s name to the Board of Supervisors for consideration. Mr. Dunn has indicated that if appointed he intends to run for the office in the upcoming election Edwin (Cleve) Lynch Mr. Lynch is @ career prosecutor in the County Attomey’s Office since 1973. He has indicated that he does not plan to run for this office in the coming election. As such, and considering his extensive experience in the Office, he would be able to immediately assume management responsibilities without the distractions of a political campaign. Although Mr. Lynch does not have any direct responsibilities related to budget and finance, he is well respected and widely supported as evidenced by the letters of recommendation sent on his behalf. Mr. Lynch does not appear to have any conflicts of interest concerning current County Attomey/Board of Supervisors issues. Andrew Pacheco Mr. Pacheco has demonstrated a long-standing interest in the Office of County Attorney. He has a background in both criminal and civil law practice including ten years of criminal prosecutorial and supervisorial experience. Mr. Pacheco has served as a prosecutor in the County Attomey’s Office and in the U. S. Attorney's Office. Mr. Pacheco also has civ litigation experience in private practice. He has wide support in the community and a reputation forhaving good and fair judgment. Mr. Pacheco has indicated that if appointed he intends to run for the office in the upcoming election Richard Romley Mr. Romley served as the County Attorney for four terms, ending in December, 2004, having worked successfully with the current Board of Supervisors. Accordingly, he is well acquainted with the County Attomey's responsibilities and could immediately assume effective management of the Office. Mr, Romley is highly respected in the community and expressed well-reasoned positions on a number of current issues. However, the committee is concerned that he may not be perceived as neutral, and that there may be conflict of interest issues in his role as County Attorney arising from his service as a consultant to the Board in recent conflicts involving the County Attorney's Office. Mr. Romley has indicated that if appointed he intends to run for the office in the upcoming election. Adopted this 15th day of April, 2010. Scott Smith-CFatrman Citizens County Attorney Selection Review Committee