Town seeks to hire two

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

GARFIELD -- City officials are seeking to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of the recorder-treasurer by electing one person and hiring another. The recorder-treasurer position is an elected position. Historically, the city has also assigned duties of the water clerk to the recorder-treasurer but agreed at the November council meeting to split the duties and hire someone as water clerk.

"It's in the best interest of the city that we split these two jobs at this time," Mayor Gary Blackburn told City Council members at the November meeting. "Total compensation depends on the number of hours worked. The recorder-treasurer has an annual salary. All of this is addressed on an annual basis."

"The water clerk, I envision an hour figure looking at what we're paying now and what we've paid in the past," Blackburn said.

"We will come up with a sum of money that will attract the most qualified employees," he said. "I want the best people we can get taking care of city business."

Individuals interested in applying for the position of recorder-treasurer are requested to attend the Dec. 12 City Council meeting. Applicants will be interviewed by the council, who will then elect a recorder-treasurer to fill the unexpired term, which ends Dec. 31, 2020.

Persons interested must reside within the Garfield city limits, must be at least 18 years of age and be a registered voter in Benton County.

Mayor Gary Blackburn also advertised for a person to hire as the "city clerk," requesting resumes be sent to the mayor at 14655 S. Wimpy Jones Rd., Garfield, AR. Resumes should be delivered to Garfield City Hall, and or be postmarked no later than Dec. 12.

General News on 11/29/2017