JohnQ

I'd much rather have the Commissioners address the apparent difference between their perspective as policy setters and that of the Director who is responsible for implementing the Commission's policies via his his employees.

So who would "suffer" as the result of your proposed actions if there was a merger? Answer: The resource, your opportunities, and possibly the Chief and/or Deputy Chief who may or may not end up retaining their current positions.

I don't see that as a reasonable course of action.