A motion was made by Megan Marshall, seconded by Manuel Abarca IV, to
approve the Floor Substitute dated January 17, 2023 for Resolution #21144.
The motion passed by a voice vote.
Yes: 6 -
Charlie Franklin, Donna Peyton, Megan L. Marshall, Manuel Abarca
IV, Venessa Huskey and DaRon McGee
No: 3 - Jalen Anderson, Jeanie Lauer and Sean E. Smith
(APPROVED)
A motion was made by Megan L. Marshall, seconded by Manuel Abarca IV,
to adopt Resolution #21144, appointing Q. Troy Thomas as Legislative
Auditor for a term to expire December 31, 2024. The motion passed by a
roll call vote:
Yes: 6 -
Charlie Franklin, Donna Peyton, Megan L. Marshall, Manuel Abarca
IV, Venessa Huskey and DaRon McGee
No: 3 - Jalen Anderson, Jeanie Lauer and Sean E. Smith
(ADOPTED)
A RESOLUTION appointing Q. Troy Thomas as Legislative Auditor for a
term to expire December 31, 2024.
Jeanie Lauer, County Legislator, inquired as to why the term of this interim
appointment was changed from six months to two years. Jay Haden, Chief
Deputy County Counselor, said concerns were raised about whether a
temporary appointment might violate the terms of the Charter since this
position has a four-year term. After discussing with Bryan Covinsky,
County Counselor, it was determined that anything less than the unexpired
term may be in violation of the Charter.
Jeanie Lauer inquired of the sponsors if this is a contract position. DaRon
McGee, County Legislator, said this is not a contract position. It is an
appointment to an interim position to fill a vacancy. Ms. Lauer asked about
the process to fill this vacancy. Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislator, said
given the budget circumstances they were looking for someone with
experience within the County. Ms. Lauer asked what efforts were made to
look at current personnel who have dealt with the current budget. Mr.
Abarca said Troy Thomas was selected because of his experience. Ms.
Lauer asked what consideration was given to current County employees
who have experience with the current budget. Mr. McGee said there was no
process with the current personnel. He said there were concerns with
people who have experience with parts of the job, but not the whole piece.
There were also concerns about someone having the ability to step into
the job day one. Ms. Lauer asked who the discussions were with to reach
this decision. Mr. McGee said he discussed the matter with the Budget
Chair and the Finance and Audit Chair as well as staff. Megan L. Marshall,
County Legislator, said moving existing staff into the interim position
would still create a vacancy. Given the time factors involved, they needed