ASHLAND – The Ashland County Republican Party Central Committee is accepting applications for the position of Ashland County Clerk of Courts.
The elected office will be vacated by Annette Shaw, who has resigned effective April 18 to take a position as Ashland Municipal Court clerk of courts.
Upon Shaw’s resignation, Ashland County Commissioners will appoint an interim clerk to serve until the party’s central committee appoints a successor.
Chris Tunnell, who chairs the party’s central committee, has appointed a subcommittee to screen applicants. Subcommittee members include Annette Shaw, Marilyn Byers, Phil Leibolt and Chris Tunnell.
The appointment process will be dependent on the total number of applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered, according to a press release from Tunnell. The ultimate appointment will be made by the entire central committee.
The chosen successor will serve through the end of the year and may be certified by the party to run for the unexpired term in the November election. The term runs through December 2020.
Those interested should submit a letter of interest and a resume to the Ashland County Republican Party, Attention Clerk of Courts Position, P.O. Box 312, Ashland, Ohio 44805 on or before May 1,2018.
Questions can be sent to ashlandcountyrepublican@zoominternet.net.
