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CITYATTORNEY'S IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS FOR MEASURE
-24
The City Council of the City of Atascadero has determined to place a ballot measure on
the November 5, 2024 general election ballot to place before the voters the question of
whether the City Treasurer should be an appointed rather than an elected position.
State law requires each California city to have a City Treasurer. City Treasurers may be
either elected or appointed. In Atascadero, the City Treasurer is currently elected and
serves a four-year term. State law also establishes the qualifications for a City
Treasurer, requiring that the person elected to this position must be a registered voter
and resident of the City. There are no requirements that candidates for this office have
any specific education, certification, or experience.
State law provides that City Treasurers are responsible for overseeing municipal
finances. They must comply with state laws governing the deposit and handling of
public funds and provide written accountings of all municipal funds. The day-to-day
duties associated with the office of City Treasurer for the City of Atascadero, however,
are currently handled by the Director of Administrative Services.
State law authorizes the City Council to place on the ballot the question whether the
position of City Treasurer should be made appointive. If a majority of the voters approve
making the position appointive, the City Manager will have the authority to appoint a
person to this position upon the expiration of the current term of office, or earlier if there
is a vacancy, and could appoint the person determined to be best qualified, regardless
of that person's place of voter registration or residence. This measure would not change
the duties of the City Treasurer as established pursuant to state law.
AYES vote approves the measure.
A NO vote rejects the measure.
The above statement is an impartial analysis of Measure -24. If you desire a copy
of the measure, please call the elections official's office at (805) 470-3400 and a copy
will be mailed at no cost to you. You may also request a copy by sending an email to
cityclerk@atascadero.org.
David Fleishman
City Attorney, City of Atascadero