> Typically they're appointed because they're related or friends with the elected officials doing the appointing I don't think that's completely accurate. It

> Typically they're appointed because they're related or friends with the elected officials doing the appointing I don't think that's completely accurate. It's very much party politics at the local level. Party hacks are rewarded. (Which may look like friends and family, but party discipline is highly enforced AFAIK)