Council Appointments of
Elected Town Clerk and
Elected Town Treasurer
Fairfax Town Council
February 5, 2025
Background
• Two previous elected Town Clerks, and elected Town Treasurers, were appointed and ran unopposed for several election cycles • Elected Clerk and Treasurer resigned in December
• State law (CA Government Code Section 36512) allows only 60 days to appoint replacements or schedule a special election that would have been held in November 2025 and cost $53,190 to $59,100
• On January 9, 2025 Council voted to appoint individuals for the remainder of these terms
• Applications were opened January 10, 2025
• Community engagement and advertisement was conducted through the Town Newsletter, Town Website, and Social Media
February 5, 2025
• Council has reviewed the applications
• Agenda Item Process:
• Council will Interview Clerk applicants and then Treasurer applicants • Public comments on both offices will be opened and closed by the Mayor • Any Council Member can make a motion to appoint:
• a Clerk, and
• a separate motion to appoint a Treasurer
• Council votes
Points of Clarification
• Job Descriptions: There are no job descriptions for the Elected Clerk nor the Elected Treasurer.
• Oversight exercised: These elected positions don’t have oversight over budgets, staff, nor allocations.
• Oversight received: Elected positions are elected by voters; elected officials do not receive management from staff nor other elected positions. • Conflicts of Interest: Based on personal financial interest. • Residency: All applicants are registered to vote within the Town of Fairfax.
Details of Vacant Positions
Town Clerk
• Ceremonial role, no salary or benefits.
• Duties handled by staff.
Town Treasurer
• Ceremonial role with minimal reporting
responsibilities.
• Stipend: $300/month.