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Board appoints clerk Phillips as officer in charge of elections, members say board retains oversight
Summary
The supervisors appointed Clerk Desiree Phillips as officer in charge of elections to strengthen administrative oversight; public commenter Aaron Selle asked about staffing changes and a recent court opinion affecting election authority, and board members reiterated that the Board of Supervisors is ultimately responsible for elections.
The Yuma County Board of Supervisors voted April 20 to appoint Clerk Desiree Phillips as officer in charge of elections, a change supervisors said will strengthen administrative oversight of the elections office.
During the consent and action segment, the board opened an item to appoint the clerk (Phillips) as the officer in charge of elections. Public commenter…
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