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Clinton County Legislature creates temporary Election Specialist post despite nepotism concern
Summary
On Dec. 27, 2017 the Legislature voted to create a temporary, on-call Election Specialist position (Resolution #1056). Legislator Samuel Dyer voted no, citing a potential violation of the county’s anti‑nepotism policy because the commissioner’s spouse was under consideration; the motion passed 8-1-1.
The Clinton County Legislature voted on Dec. 27, 2017 to create a temporary, on-call Election Specialist position, approving Resolution #1056.
Legislator Samuel Dyer moved the resolution and Legislator Mark Dame seconded. Dyer said he had no problem with creating the position but objected because, "with Clinton County's Nepotism Law, he does not feel Commissioner Campbell should be bringing this person (his wife) back into the office." Legislator Dame responded that hiring decisions are the domain of the department head and that the resolution authorizes the position, not the hiring of any particular individual.
County Administrator Michael Zurlo told the Legislature he would research the county's Anti-Nepotism Policy. Chairperson Harry McManus reminded members they were voting on creation of the position rather than on a named hire. The minutes record the resolution as adopted by a vote of 8-1-1; the transcript explicitly notes Legislator Dyer voted no.
The minutes show Resolutions #1039 through #1055 and #1057 through #1072 were also approved that evening. No personnel appointment for the Election Specialist was recorded in the meeting minutes.
