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Select Board Confirms Jodi Hansen to Perform Town Manager Duties
Summary
The Town of Camden Select Board unanimously confirmed Jodi Hansen to perform the duties of town manager during Audra’s absence. Hansen described prior municipal experience and board members said the action preserves continuity while formal employment terms will be addressed later.
The Town of Camden Select Board on Wednesday confirmed the designation of Jodi Hansen to perform the duties of town manager while Auditor Audra is absent. The board moved, seconded and voted to confirm the designation without recorded opposition.
Hansen told the board she served 20 years as finance director in Lincolnville and previously filled in as interim town administrator there and as acting manager in Camden during prior absences. "I am here to keep the rudder on the ship and I'm not...as versed in all of the town affairs as Audra has been. But I'll do my best to keep us afloat," Hansen said.
Bill (staff member), who explained the charter provision underpinning the action, summarized Section 302 of the Town Charter: the manager may designate a qualified administrative official to perform the manager’s duties during a temporary absence or disability, and that designation is subject to Select Board confirmation. The board’s vote confirmed Hansen in that delegated role; the action does not by itself create a separate employment contract or change long-term terms.
Board members thanked Hansen for stepping into the role and noted the confirmation is intended to maintain continuity until the town manager returns. The board did not discuss or finalize any separate employment agreement during the public session; members noted that employment terms and any annual appointment listing are separate procedural steps and will be addressed in accordance with charter requirements.
The public portion of the meeting also included a general reminder that paid parking would be discussed at the board’s July 7 meeting. The Select Board then moved into executive session for separate personnel and legal consultations.
The Select Board’s confirmation is procedural and limited to recognizing Hansen’s authority to perform duties during the manager’s temporary absence; any formal contract or long-term appointment would be scheduled and noticed for a future public meeting.
