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Gilpin supervisors to advertise for two auditor vacancies after election left board without quorum
Summary
Supervisors agreed Dec. 16 to advertise for two auditor vacancies after recent departures left the auditors without a quorum; the board also discussed court appointment options if vacancies persist.
The Gilpin Township board voted Dec. 16 to advertise for two vacant auditor positions after the recent election left the township without a quorum of auditors.
Board members said the resignations or departures created a situation where only one auditor remained, and that one auditor cannot constitute a quorum. A supervisor explained the legal steps are to follow the vacancy-board procedure and, if necessary, take the issue to court, although the group noted such court filings are rarely pursued. “I will advertise both,” one supervisor said, proposing that the township publish notices and ask residents to apply.
Members asked colleagues to recruit potential applicants and discussed the statutory and practical implications of extended vacancies. The solicitor said the township might ultimately need a court appointment if advertising fails to produce candidates. The board approved a motion to advertise the auditor vacancies by voice vote and will review any applicants at future meetings.
Why it matters: Auditors perform statutorily required oversight of township finances; prolonged vacancies can delay audits and reduce internal oversight.
