One of Montana’s largest counties is still without someone to lead its elections one week after its previous administrator lost her duties.
Cascade County commissioners have met twice to discuss hiring an interim elections administrator and a permanent replacement, but have not made a decision.
The commission last week voted to remove duties from clerk and recorder Sandra Merchant, citing a need to secure the county’s election procedures.
Commissioners said they’re waiting for more information from office staff on a salary for the new administrator. They’re also seeking Merchant’s input to shape a job description.
Commissioners are set to meet Thursday to continue hammering out details.
- Secretary of state sought to sway Cascade County election administrator vote
- Cascade County commissioners choose a new election administrator
- Cascade County appoints interim elections administrator
- Cascade County Commission votes to shift election duties to a nonpartisan administrator
- Cascade County Commission vote could strip election duties from embattled clerk & recorder
- Cascade County certifies election results after delays over discrepancies
