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Consider acknowledging the notice of retirement from the Office of Solano County Auditor-Controller by Acting Auditor-Controller Sheila Turgo effective February 28, 2025: and Consider appointing Chief Deputy Auditor-Controller Janine Harris to fill the unexpired term of Auditor-Controller
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors take the following actions:
1. Consider acknowledging the notice of retirement from the Office of Solano County Auditor-Controller by Acting Auditor-Controller Sheila Turgo effective February 28, 2025; and
2. Consider appointing Chief Deputy Auditor-Controller Janine Harris to fill the unexpired term of Auditor-Controller
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On June 5, 2024, Solano County Auditor-Controller Phyllis Taynton retired from the Office of Solano County Auditor-Controller prior to the end of her term which will end at noon on January 4, 2027. When there is a vacancy in an elected office such as the Auditor-Controller's; pursuant to Government Code section 24105, the duties shall be temporarily discharged by the assistant or chief deputy. Therefore, Assistant Auditor-Controller Sheila Turgo automatically began discharging the duties of the office upon Ms. Taynton's retirement; however, Ms. Turgo has recently announced her retirement to be effective February 28, 2025. Next in line of succession in the Auditor-Controller's Office is Chief Deputy Janine Harris. Ms. Turgo has recommended that Ms. Harris be appointed as the Auditor-Controller to serve the remainder of the unexpired term. Additionally, retired Auditor-Controller Phyllis Taynton has submitted a letter recommending Janine Harris (Attachment A). Ms. Harris has been with the County since 2008 and is well versed in the Auditor-Controller's Office operations and in the County's financial system.
In filling the vacancy of the office o...
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