Employment

The City of Gillett is looking for :

COMMON COUNCIL ALDERPERSON

 WARD ONE – 2 VACANCIES

The City of Gillett Common Council is soliciting applications for appointment to fill a 2 vacancies on the Common Council, representing residents located in the 1st Ward in the City of Gillett. The appointment will be for the time period from appointment until the next scheduled spring election. It is expected that the individual appointed will seek candidacy for the elected office being held in a spring election on April 2, 2024. The successful candidate elected will complete the term ending April 16, 2024.

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age and meet all Wisconsin voter eligibility requirements
  • Must reside within the district boundaries Ward 1, in the City of Gillett

Duties:

As the Legislative or Policy Making Branch of Municipal Government, alderpersons manage and control the city properties, finances and public services through the adoption of City ordinances, resolutions, and policies. The Council has the power to license, regulate, borrow money, and levy taxes.

Alderpersons represent the residents of their aldermanic district in the City of Gillett providing vision and leadership. In addition to attending Council meetings, alderpersons are expected to prepare for, attend, and participate in various standing committees as assigned by the Mayor.

Compensation:

$3,600 per year, paid monthly

How to Seek Appointment:

Complete the following “Letter of Intent to Serve on Common Council” and submit to the City Clerk by no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 5, 2023

Appointment Process:

Applicants who qualify for office and have submitted their letter of intent, will be considered by the Common Council on Thursday, October 5, 2023

City of Gillett City Clerk

Chelsea Anderson

150 N McKenzie Ave

Gillett WI 54124

Chelsea.anderson@ci.gillett.wi.us

LETTER OF INTENT TO SERVE ON COMMON COUNCIL

Please consider this application my intent to seek City of Gillett Council appointment to fill the remaining term for the position of Alderperson in Ward 1.

Full Name:                                                                                                                                                                                        

Street Address:                                                                                                                                                                               

City, State, Zip:                                                                                                                                                                                  

Phone #:                                                                     Email:                                                                                                         

I certify that I am over the age of 18. (Circle One)       Yes       No

I plan to run for the Ward 1 Aldermanic position in the April 2, 2024 election. (Circle One) Yes     No                                                  Undecided

Employment History:

Educational Background:

Political Experience: (include any elected or appointed positions or committees you have served on)

Community Service Experience: (include volunteer work or other community activities)

Signature of Applicant:                                                                                                Date:                                                     

Submit your application to the City Clerk at 150 N McKenzie Ave Gillett WI 54124

or via email at Chelsea.anderson@ci.gillett.wi.us

on or before 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 5, 2023

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