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Members of the Jackson County Legislature will publicly interview 13 eligible applicants for the County Executive job Monday.

Members of the legislature have 30 days to appoint a replacement for Frank White Jr., who voters recalled. The interim executive will serve until Dec. 31, 2026.

Kay Barnes is serving as a temporary executive over the next 30 days.

Thursday, members of the legislature set the framework for the interview process. The interviews will take place at 2 p.m. at the Eastern Jackson County Courthouse, 308 W. Kansas, Independence, Missouri.

Seven of the nine legislators will be able to ask applicants two questions each. The two other current members of the legislature are vying for the position of County Executive.

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