To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Departmental
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Appointment of Interim Auditor-Controller
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Accept the resignation of the current elected Auditor-Controller, Cheryl Dillingham, effective Friday, January 31, 2025; and
2. Consider appointment of an Interim Auditor-Controller effective Saturday, February 1, 2025 and until a newly elected Auditor-Controller officially takes the oath of office.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommended actions support the following areas of the Board of Supervisors' Strategic Plan:
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
Before the Board is the acceptance of the resignation of Auditor-Controller Cheryl Dillingham effective January 31, 2025. California Government Code Section 25304 states that: "the Board of Supervisors shall fill by appointment all vacancies that occur in any office filled by the appointment of the board and elective county officers, except judges of the superior court and supervisors." The appointee shall hold office for the unexpired term or until the first Monday after January 1st succeeding the next general election. Accordingly, staff recommends that the Board consider the appointment of an Interim Auditor-Controller effective Saturday, February 1, 2025, and until a newly elected Auditor-Controller officially takes the oath of office.
The recommendation of the current Auditor-Controller is Mychal Evenson, who currently serves as the Deputy Auditor-Controller and has intentions of running for that office in next upcoming election, taking place in 2026.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund (1100-111)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Expenditures (1100-111)
FY24-25
FY25-26 Projected*
FY26-27 Projected*
Budgeted Expenses
152,089.00
155,891.00
159,788.00
Total Expenditures
152,089.00
155,891.00
159,788.00
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