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Commission approves hiring a deputy town clerk; manager to implement
Summary
The Commission approved creation and hiring of a deputy town clerk position to address clerks' workload and records demands. Funding will be reallocated from existing line items to cover start-up costs.
The Town Commission voted Feb. 19 to approve creating and filling a deputy town clerk position to support the town clerk’s office. Commissioners said the town clerk’s workload — including record requests, packet preparation and meeting/transcript management — has outgrown available staff capacity.
Commissioners discussed funding and agreed to reallocate available funds from existing line items to cover the new position’s initial costs. The town manager identified line items that can be repurposed for the hire and staff will provide final budget adjustments at the next meeting.
Supporters said a deputy clerk will reduce delays in records handling, help manage public-records requests and provide continuity when the clerk is on leave. Some commissioners said they wanted to be sure the hire is included in the FY26 budget process for longer-term funding and to build the position’s job description and reporting relationships.
The motion to approve the hire passed on a recorded voice vote; staff was directed to begin recruitment and to return to the commission with a recruitment plan and job description.
