Deseret News | Reader comments: Huntsman picks new DEQ chief

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Huntsman picks new DEQ chief

Anonymous | 11:21 p.m. May 19, 2009

A little late isn't it?

Know Amanda | 8:01 a.m. May 20, 2009

This is an EXCELLENT move by the state. Amanda Smith has what it takes to help the department move forward.

Anonymous | 10:37 a.m. May 20, 2009

I look forward to ... You're not confirmed yet. Nature Conservancy? Isn't that putting a fox in the hen-house. Will there be balancing of interests here???

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Patronage | 1:35 p.m. May 20, 2009

This is one way to take care of your politically appointed staff and keep them off of the unemployment roles when you leave office.

Would Ms. Smith have been put forth for this position if the Governor were not leaving or is this simply a way for him to take care of his people by moving them into the bureaucracy?

Anonymous | 1:43 p.m. May 20, 2009

Division and Department Directors ARE political appointees and can be changed at any time by the Governor. They are not career service employees.

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