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Wapello County auditor resigns; board given 40-day window to appoint or call special election
Summary
County Auditor Kelly Spurgeon submitted a resignation effective April 30; staff explained the board can appoint a temporary replacement within 40 days or advertise and allow the public to petition for a special election, with any appointment lasting only until the November ballot.
Wapello County Auditor Kelly Spurgeon submitted a resignation letter effective April 30, the board acknowledged at its meeting and discussed the legal process for filling the vacancy.
Danielle (staff) explained the statutory process: the board may appoint a replacement within 40 days of the vacancy or call a special election if the public petitions for one. If the board appoints someone, that person serves only until the November election, when the office will appear on the ballot to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term.
Board members asked procedural questions about timing and publication; Danielle said there will be a notice in the county paper (the Courier) explaining the appointment process and any members of the public may petition for a special election.
The board approved acceptance of the resignation during the meeting and directed staff to publish the notice and proceed with the vacancy process.
