Title
Consider the appointment of Xochitl Marina Camacho as interim Assessor-Clerk-Recorder effective December 31, 2022, at 12:01a.m.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Acknowledge the retirement of Stephen Vagnini as elected Assessor-Clerk-Recorder effective December 31, 2022; and,
b. Appoint Xochitl Marina Camacho as interim Assessor-Clerk-Recorder effective December 31, 2022, at 12:01 a.m.
SUMMARY:
Assessor-Clerk-Recorder Stephen Vagnini will retire on December 31, 2022, leaving the position of Assessor-Clerk-Recorder vacant for several days until the newly elected Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, Xochitl Marina Camacho, is sworn in on January 3, 2023, or soon thereafter. Approval of the recommended action will assure a smooth transition between the retiring Assessor-Clerk-Recorder and the newly elected Assessor-Clerk-Recorder.
DISCUSSION:
Stephen Vagnini was sworn in as the Monterey County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder on January 7, 2003. In accordance with Government Code Section 1750, the Board of Supervisors (Board) is informed of Mr. Vagnini’s intent to retire as Assessor-Clerk-Recorder effective December 31, 2022, at 12:00 a.m. Mr. Vagnini has served the residents of the County of Monterey for thirty-five (35) years, with the last twenty (20) years served in the capacity of Assessor-Clerk-Recorder.
The Assessor-Clerk-Recorder position will be vacant for several days following Mr. Vagnini’s retirement on December 31, 2022, until his successor is sworn in on January 3, 2023. Ms. Camacho was elected Assessor-Clerk-Recorder in June 2022, however her term does not commence until January 3, 2023. To ensure a seamless transition, and the continuity of operational services, it requested that the Board appoint Xochitl Marina Camacho as interim Assessor-Clerk-Recorder for the period of December 31, 2022, at 12:01 a.m., until she is sworn-in on January 3, 2023, or soon thereafter.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the resolution as to form.
FINANCING:
There is no financial impact resulting from the approval of this item.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This recommendation supports the Administration initiative by providing continuity of critical government operations.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
Economic Development
X Administration
Health & Human Services
Infrastructure
Public Safety
Prepared by: Karina Bokanovich, Management Analyst II
Approved by: Charles J. McKee, County Administrative Officer
Attachments:
Resolution
Resignation Letter from Assessor-Clerk-Recorder Vagnini