Applications are currently being taken for the open position of Wyandotte County election commissioner.
The position was vacated upon the retirement of Election Commissioner Bruce Newby. Under state law, it is an appointed, not an elected, position.
The Kansas secretary of state’s office is accepting applications for the position through 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15.
According to a news release on the secretary of state’s website, a five-member committee appointed by Secretary of State Scott Schwab will review applicant information and recommend three persons to Schwab, who will then select the next Wyandotte County election commissioner.
Those who apply must be a qualified elector in Wyandotte County and a resident of Wyandotte County at least two years prior to the appointment.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are at least 18 years old, and registered to vote.
Preference will be given to candidates who have a bachelor’s or graduate degree in business administration, information technology, public administration or related fields; who have excellent verbal and written communications skills; who have a minimum of three to five years management experience; and who have demonstrated experience in relationship-building, according to the secretary of state’s news release.
More information is at sos.ks.gov, or contact [email protected].
See https://www.sos.ks.gov/media-center/media-releases/2020/12-17-20-application-period-opens-for-wyandotte-county-election-commissioner.html.