Update & Action on
Town Clerk, Treasurer
Vacancies
Fairfax Town Council
January 9, 2025
Overview of Vacancies
Resignations:
• Town Clerk: Michele Gardner (December 11,
2024)
• Town Treasurer: Janet Garvin (December 23,
2024)
• Terms end: December 2026
• Legal Requirement: Action within 60 days under
CA Government Code Section 36512.
Details of
Vacant
Positions
• Ceremonial role, no salary or benefits.
• Duties handled by staff.
Town Clerk
• Ceremonial role with limited responsibilities.
• Stipend: $300/month.
Town Treasurer
*Both roles lack approved job descriptions.
Options for Filling Vacancies
•Applications open until January 29, 2025.
•Interviews & appointments: February 5, 2025.
•Benefits:
•No significant costs.
•Timely
Appointment
• Scheduled for November 4, 2025
• Costs: $53,190 to $59,100.
• Drawback: Higher cost, delay, no option to appoint in the interim.
Special Election
Next Steps
If Appointment
•Applications open immediately. Draft applications included for Council input today.
•Council interviews and selects on February 5, 2025.
If Special Election
•Preparations for November 2025.
•Compliance with legal requirements.