Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Elections Staffing topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Personnel Committee approves filling full‑time Elections Clerk position
Summary
The committee authorized hiring a full‑time Elections Clerk funded 100% by county funds; the packet lists an estimated annual salary of $37,674 and benefits of $16,618, and notes bipartisan staffing requirements.
Elections Commissioners Michael McCormick and Brent Reynolds asked the Personnel Committee on July 1 for permission to fill a full‑time Elections Clerk (Section IV) in the Elections Department. The committee approved the request and referred it to Ways and Means.
Meeting materials estimated the position's annual salary at $37,674 with annual benefits estimated at $16,618; the commissioners stated the position is funded entirely with County funds and that both Democrats and Republicans must staff this bipartisan office. The motion was made by Legislator Havey, seconded by Legislator Barnes, and carried.
Commissioners did not provide additional operational details in public session; the authorization moves the hiring process forward subject to Ways and Means budget review.
