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Richard Manning stated the PEDC has been without a Director for over one year. He stated he thinks it's time to move forward with an interim director until a permanent Director can be retained. Mr. Manning stated he has spoken with Texas First, a company that specializes in interim management. He outlined the requirements for retaining an interim Director from Texas First, including housing requirements and travel expenses. Mr. Manning stated Pam Anglin had made a suggestion of a person possibly interested in the Director position. Mr. Manning opened the floor to suggestions. Mr. Banks stated his concerns with being responsible for Worker's Comp and benefits vs Texas First Group who provides these for their candidates. Mr. Banks stated his preference was to retain an interim Director so the Board could take the time to find a suitable permanent Director. Mr. Manning agreed. Mr. Wilson agreed also. Mr. Turner stated something has to be done and suggested using the City of Paris City Manager. Mr. Turner stated the PEDC could reimburse the City a portion of his salary. Ms. Lancaster responded to Turner's statement saying Mr. Godwin's background credentials would need to be explored. Mr. Banks stated the City Manager's plate was full at the present time. Ms. Lancaster agreed with this statement. Mr. Wilson stated it would be worth looking into an interim Director. Mr. Manning asked the Board to agree to look over Texas First submissions. Turner made the motion to gather information on an interim Director and to receive information to consider. Mr. Wilson suggested opening a search for a Full Time Director. Mr. Banks asked for clarification on Texas First time requirements. Mr. Wilson stated it needs to be very clear that the interim Director would not be considered for the permanent Director position and stated how much work needs to be done. Mr. Manning stated what a good job the Office Manager was doing in the meantime. Mr. Manning asked Mr. Turner if he would like to amend his motion to include a Director also. Mr. Turner said he did. Mr. Banks seconded the motion to approve opening a search for an interim and permanent Director. Mr. Banks asked how to go about getting submissions. Mr. Wilson stated the last time a search was opened the PEDC received about seventy five resumes. Mr. Manning stated he had already received a couple. Mr. Wilson stated he was not in favor of hiring a head hunter. Mr. Banks and Mr. Manning discussed posting the opening on TEDC website. The motion carried. Convene into Executive Session: The Board convened into Executive Session at 4:13 p.m. Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to discuss and deliberate on the following: 1. Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to discuss and deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. 2 Pursuant to section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss or deliberate: 1) commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body and with which the governmental body is