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Board narrows auditor‑controller applicants: four candidates to interview April 1; interim options discussed

2769257 · March 25, 2025
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The Board reviewed applications for auditor‑controller to fill a midterm vacancy. The board voted to invite four candidates to interview on April 1 and directed staff to pursue interim coverage options if needed while broader governance questions are studied.

Contra Costa County supervisors reviewed a slate of applicants on March 25 to fill the auditor‑controller vacancy left by Robert Campbell’s announced retirement effective March 30. Under Government Code Section 25304 the board must appoint someone to serve until the next election.

Human Resources reported eight applications and explained the qualifying criteria under state law and the Elections Code. Four applicants met the minimum requirements and remained under…

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