Marin County Measure B (2008)
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Marin County Measure B was on the November 4, 2008 ballot in Marin County, where it was approved.
The question voters considered was: "Shall the County of Marin establish an appointed director of finance consolidating the offices of auditor, controller, tax collector and treasurer, and create an appointed public administrator, with the provision that an annual independent audit be conducted and that the director of finance can only be removed with a public hearing and 4/5 vote of the Board of Supervisors?"
Measure B was also known as the Fiscal Management Consolidation Act.
It consolidates the elected offices of auditor-controller and treasurer-tax collector into an appointed position hired by and reportable to the Marin County Board of Supervisors.
Measure B was approved with 59.53% of the vote.
Independence versus accountability
Richard Arrow, the current elected auditor, has reflected on whether changing the position to an appointed position will ultimately reduce the independence of the person who holds the office.[1]
Arguments made in favor of B
Susan Adams, Marinwood, who represents the First District of the Marin Board of Supervisors, has argued in favor of passing Measure B. She believes it is a good idea because:
- In her view, it will increase public accountability and oversight of county finances.
- Allows Marin to recruit for the position more broadly than an elected official does, because an elected official has to live in the country.
- Saves money.[2]
See also
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References
- ↑ Marin Independent Journal, "The cost of consolidation", October 6, 2008
- ↑ Marin Independent Journal, "Measure B increases accountability"
