January 12, 2021 By Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com
The process to fund a new Howell City Clerk is moving along and some initial candidate interviews are to take place this week.
After 16 years of service, Clerk Jane Cartwright earlier provided notice of her retirement on or around March 1st and has been aiding in the search for her replacement. A search was earlier initiated and at Monday nightâs virtual Council meeting, it was reported that Manager Paul Debuff and Cartwright have been reviewing applicants but the Cityâs new HR generalist will also be involved. Cartwright had been serving in the dual position of Human Resources director. Basic informational interviews that would be around 30 minutes each will be held with ten candidates today and tomorrow. DeBuff told Council theyâve done a lot of advertising and currently have four applicants with direct experience as clerk or deputy clerk. He said some looked good and there a