HomeMy WebLinkAboutR16-104 Regina O'Brien Clerk and Recorder Commissioner eA111W OtUl-- 1 YL.H moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-
RESOLUTION APPOINTING REGINA O'BRIEN TO FILL THE
VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF THE EAGLE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER
WHEREAS, Teak Simonton("Simonton") served as the elected Eagle County Clerk and
Recorder for nearly 14 years and was most recently serving her 4th term in office, commencing
on the second Tuesday in January, 2014 and concluding on the second Tuesday in January,
2018; and
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2016, in response to the results of the general election in which
Simonton was elected to serve the remainder of the term for Treasurer ending January 1, 2018,
Simonton submitted a letter of resignation from her office as Eagle County Clerk and Recorder
to the Board of County Commissioners for Eagle County, effective November 17, 2016; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 1-12-205, 30-10-404 and 30-11-117, when there is a vacancy
in the office of county clerk and recorder, the board of county commissioners is required to
appoint a suitable person to perform the duties of clerk and recorder until the vacancy is filled at
the next general election; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that Chief Deputy Clerk and Recorder, Regina O'Brien,
should serve as the appointed Clerk and Recorder from the date of this Resolution through next
general election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT, the Board hereby recognizes and commends Teak Simonton for her years of dedicated
public service as Eagle County Clerk and Recorder and welcomes her into her new role as Eagle
County Treasurer.
THAT, effective as of the date of this Resolution, the Board of County Commissioners appoints
Regina O'Brien to fill the position of Eagle County Clerk and Recorder pursuant to-C.R.S. §§ 1-
12-205, 30-10-404 and 30-11-117.
THAT, Regina O'Brien's term of office as Eagle County Clerk and Recorder will commence on
December 13, 2016 and shall continue until the next general election on November 8, 2018.
THAT, the successful candidate at the general election shall take office after certification of the
election results and qualification for office, and shall continue to serve as Eagle County Clerk
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Eagle C inty Attorney's Office
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Eaaole Gaunt, Commissioners' Office
and Recorder until the conclusion of the current term for the office of Clerk and Recorder on the
second Tuesday in January, 2019.
THAT, this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 13th day of December, 2016
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Commissioner !A-e---t seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner McQueeney A H
Commissioner Ryan A •
Commissioner Chandler-Henry I6eI►
This resolution passed by ! 0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado
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