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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on May 9, 1989 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Fanden, Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: Appointment of the County Clerk-Recorder
In accordance with the instructions of the Board on April 18 , 1989,
the County Administrator presented a report on the four finalists (Charles
Bock, Robert Delevati, Gus Kramer, and Stephen Weir) for the position of
County Clerk-Recorder. The County Administrator' s report responded to the
Board' s request for a fingerprint criminal records check, presentation of
economic disclosure statements, and other information to assist in the
determination of the candidate most qualified for the position.
Chairman Torlakson commented on the qualifications of the four
finalists. He noted that Stephen Weir has had much budget experience in
working with other government agencies, and therefore nominated Mr. Weir
for the position.
The nomination was seconded by Supervisor McPeak.
Supervisor Schroder also spoke on the qualifications of all the
finalists and stated that after having spent some time considering the
candidates for this appointment, he advised of his preference to limit the
selection between the two candidates (Robert Delevati or Charles Bock)
currently working in the Clerk' s Office because of their experience and
knowledge of the operation and management of the Clerk' s Office.
Supervisor Fanden advised that her first choice for the Clerk-
Recorder' s position would be Gus Kramer. She also commented on the other
three finalists and stated that her second choice would be Robert
Delevati.
Supervisor Powers advised that he would support the nomination of
Stephen Weir.
Supervisor Schroder stated for the record that all four finalists
were equally qualified for the position of Clerk-Recorder. However, he
expressed the belief that those individuals currently working in the
Department should have preference in the selection process for the posi-
tion. He referred to a previous statement he had made, and of which the
Board concurred, that the individual appointed should be by unanimous vote
of the Board. Noting that Mr. Weir appears to have a majority vote of the
Board, Supervisor Schroder advised that he would support Mr. Weir' s
appointment.
Supervisor Fanden advised that she would also vote for Stephen
Weir.
THEREFORE, IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that Stephen L. Weir is
APPOINTED County Clerk-Recorder at a monthly salary of $4,986 effective
this day to fill the unexpired term of James R. Olsson (deceased) ending
January 1991.
cc: County Administrator
County Counsel I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
Stephen L. Weir an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Personnel Director Board of Supervisors on the date shown. G
Auditor—Controller ATTESTED:
PHIL BATCHELA,Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
By _. 7� ,Deputy
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TO: Board of Supervisors
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FROM: Phil Batchelor, County Administrator z
DATE: May 4, 1989 TA.COIIi
SUBJECT: SELECTION OF A COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER
Specific Request(s) or Recommendations(s) & Background & Justification
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Acknowledge receipt of the report of the County Administrator,in response to the Board's order of April 18,
1989, providing additional information on the candidates for County Clerk-Recorder and issues which will
confront the new incumbent.
2. Determine what action the Board wishes to take in regard to appointing a new County Clerk-Recorder.
BACKGROUND:
As a result of the Board's interviews of the top eight candidates for the position of Clerk-Recorder, four finalists
were chosen. The following actions have been taken in regard to those candidates:
1. A fingerprint criminal records check has been conducted on each of the four finalists by the State Department
of Justice. All results are negative. Copies of the records are attached for the Board's information. All other
information which has come to our attention has also been investigated. None of these investigations has resulted
in any information which would preclude appointment of any of the finalists to the position of County Clerk-
Recorder.
2. Economic disclosure statements have been requested from each candidate. Attached is the summary page from
each of the four finalists' statements along with the detailed schedule where that form has been completed.
3. The issue of incompatible offices has been discussed with the County Counsel. County Counsel has indicated
that Mr. Weir would have no legal conflict of interest in serving simultaneously on the Concord City Council
and as County Clerk-Recorder. A copy of Mr. Westman's opinion is
attached./ Q
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: (✓`' 1'd��k�= /`
Recommendation of County Administrator 'Recommendation of Board Committee
Approve Other:
Signature(s):
Action of Board on May 9,1989 Approved as Recommended Other
Vote of Supervisors
I HEREBY TIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND
Unanimous(Absent CORRECT COPY AN ACTION TAKENAND
Ayes: Noes: ENTERED ON HE M TES OF THE BOARD
Absent: Abstain- OF SUPERVISORS ON SHOWN.
cc: County Admin' ator ATTESTED
County Co el PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK O HE BOARD
Assis Registrar of Voters SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY AD ISTRATOR
istant County Clerk
Assistant County Recorder BY. ,De ty Clerk
ASO,Clerk-Recorder's Office
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SELECTION OF A COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER
May 4, 1989
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4. Each of the finalists was asked to indicate whether he would run for Clerk-Recorder in 1990 if he were not
appointed now. Mr.Kramer indicates he will run. Mr. Delevati indicates he will not run. Mr. Bock indicates
that whether he runs or not next year will depend on the extent to which he has confidence in the incumbent
appointed by the Board. Mr.Weir indicates that under the provisions of Proposition 73 he is not yet prepared
to declare whether or not he will run for the office.
5. We asked each of the candidates to comment on what challenges they felt the next Clerk-Recorder would face.
The response from each candidate is attached.
6. We asked each candidate how much time he felt the Clerk-Recorder's Office would require. Each candidate
indicated he expected to spend in excess of 50 hours a week on the job.
7. Each employee in the Clerk-Recorder's Office was given an opportunity to submit in writing,anonymously,their
comments on what challenges would face the next Clerk-Recorder. Several themes emerged from the responses
of the employees. These include the perception that the next Clerk-Recorder will face the following challenges:
A. Managing a department with a substantially expanding workload in a time when there are insufficient
resources to meet all of the legitimately identified needs in the department.
B. Bringing three rather separate divisions together and melding them into a well-coordinated, unified
department.
C. Working to improve the morale in the office.
D. Providing strong management direction to the department and reviewing the need for additional training of
supervisory and management staff.
E. Improving technical training in the office.
F. Giving additional attention to the adequacy of the physical facilities in which staff are working.
G. Reviewing the adequacy of the department's current automation systems and determining ways to meet
additional needs to improve and upgrade data processing systems to increase productivity and efficiency.
H. Addressing the concerns of employees regarding their physical safety.
I. Reviewing workload concerns and determining how they can best be addressed.
Meeting these challenges will demand the complete dedication and full-time commitment of whichever of the
candidates is selected.
CLVM:eh
clerkbo
COUNTY COUNSEL'S OFFICE
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
MARTINEZ; CAUFORN/A
Date: April 26 , 1989
To: Phil Batchelor, County Administrator
Attn: C. L. Van Marter, Assistant
From: Victor J. Westman, • County Counsel
Re: County Clerk's Office, City Council member
On April 18, 1989, when Mr. Steven L. Weir was interviewed by the
Board of Supervisors for possible appointment as County Clerk, he
indicated that should he be appointed Clerk he intended to
concurrently keep and serve out his current Concord City Council
term. You have asked whether Mr. Weir's proposed concurrent serving
out of his present city council term would for any legal reason'
(e.g. , incompatibility of office) , bar his assumption of and
remaining in the office of County Clerk during this period. In these
circumstances, I do not know of any legal bar which would prevent Mr.
Weir's assumption of the County Clerk's Office and remaining therein
during the completion of his city council term.
Whether assuming the Office of County Clerk would create any
circumstance of incapatibility concerning the completion of his
current city council term is a question vested in the involved city
council for its administrative decision. (Govt.Code SS 36512 &
36812, also see 30 Ops . At Gen. 56, 59 & 41 Ops . Atty. Gen. 98,
100. ) Mr. Weir has provided to the Board of Supervisors the attached
April 12, 1989 opinion of the Concord City Attorney that he may
legally remain as a city council member should he assume the Office
of County Clerk.
If we may be of any further assistance, please advise.
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