To: Martin L. Cousineau, Finance Committee Chairperson
From: Domonique D. Clemons, Genesee County Clerk & Register of Deeds
title
RE: Approval of a request by the Genesee County Clerk and Register of Deeds Office to eliminate two (2) Clerk Recorder positions and to create, post & fill two (2) Election Specialist positions
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of a request by the Genesee County Clerk and Register of Deeds Office to Eliminate two (2) Clerk-Recorder positions and to create, post & fill Two (2) Election Specialist positions.
BACKGROUND:
The office of the Genesee County Clerk and Register of Deeds is requesting approval to eliminate two existing positions currently titled Clerk-Recorder and create two new positions titled Election Specialist within the Elections Division. This proposed reorganization is intended to better align position titles with the actual duties being performed, improve hiring outcomes, create greater uniformity within the division, and support operational readiness ahead of the upcoming November election. Over time, we have recognized that the title Clerk-Recorder does not accurately reflect the primary responsibilities of the position. The current title often creates confusion among applicants regarding the nature of the work and has resulted in a significant number of applications from individuals who either are not qualified for election administration duties or who have little to no interest in working elections. In practice, the positions currently titled Clerk-Recorder perform nearly the same work as the position currently titled Election Clerk, with very similar job descriptions, daily responsibilities, and operational expectations. To address this inconsistency, we are proposing that the existing Election Clerk position also be renamed Election Specialist so that all similarly situated positions within the Elections Division share a consistent and accurate title.
DISCUSSION:
This change will improve clar...
Click here for full text