After 17-plus years on the job, Saline County Auditor Tara Vogelsmeier resigned her position on July 6.
The county commission appointed Deputy Auditor Sandra Walter to the position for temporary purposes on July 7.
Walter will serve until Governor Mike Parson makes his appointment for the position at a later date.
The person appointed by Governor Parson will be selected from recommendations made by political committees, as well as any individual who applies for the position through the Governor’s office. The person who Governor Parson appoints will serve as auditor through December 31, 2020.
If you are interested in getting more information on how to be considered for the appointment, including any specific qualifications, contact either Lee Hamilton of the Republican Committee or Roy Hunter of the Democratic Committee. The deadline to register for consideration is 5 p.m. on Monday, July 20.
Prior to the General Election in November, the political committees will once again select one candidate and submit their recommendation to County Clerk Debbie Russell, who will then place those candidate names, according to political affiliation, on the November ballot to go before a vote of the people.
The candidate who wins the General Election will serve as Saline County Auditor for the remainder of the current unexpired term- January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022.