Gov. Mike Kehoe has withdrawn his selections for the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners ahead of a special legislative session beginning Wednesday.

The move is procedural. Gubernatorial appointees are required by law to be considered within 30 days of when the Senate is gaveled in. A spokesperson for the governor said Kehoe pulled back on dozens of interim appointments so that lawmakers can focus the special session on redrawing Missouri’s congressional map and revising the constitutional amendment process. Rescinding the appointments now allows the confirmation hearings to happen at a later time.

The spokesperson added that Kehoe will address appointments to boards and commissions at the conclusion of the special session.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department issued a state

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