Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-65.8.165.90-20160218193009/@comment-25784202-20170907043608

Meredith and Arizona didn't forget. They weren't included in the decision as board members as their involvement as board members wasn't necessary. The surgical program is under the overall direction of the chief of surgery: decisions about the program doesn't require board-involvement, which includes appointing a residency director.

When Owen initially appointed Richard, he didn't need board approval. Similarly, Bailey doesn't need board approval to appoint Minnick.

Regarding Catherine, although she was involved in some way, she merely highlighted a problem with the program, but it was ultimately Bailey's decision to move forward (and then corrected at the end of the season).